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We recently closed on our first rental property and I'm trying to keep everything organized for our tax professional next January. Which of the following can be written off? 1. Pre-purchase - Home inspection and app...
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I have never been a big fan of 401k and retirement accounts in general that are invested in mutual funds. I have always thought of it as a "life deferral plan", you put money in, that is money that is lost from your l...
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So, a friend and I are about to take our first dip into real estate investing. I have searched for an answer to this, but can't seem to locate anything on point. Also, this is my first post so if this isn't appropri...
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Quick question for the tax professionals :)
From the collected rent on my duplex (June), I've allowed the property manager to hold $500 as reserves for future expenses/improvements etc.
Hypothetically (because I'm ...
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AllI have a rental home in Folsom that I recently started using a PM for. The rent is 2095 but only cashflows about 100$ PM as i have a 15 year mortgage. I have an equity of 250K plus in the home now, so I am ok that...
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I am currently in the process of acquiring my first investment property with a 2 car detached garage in Compton, CA with an FHA loan, and my realtor actually mentioned something about an ADU grant program giving up to...
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Hi,We sold our primary home in NY last year (2022) which myself and my parents were listed as owners on deed. The structure of ownership stated that I owned 80%, my mother owned 10% and my father owned 10%. After the ...
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Hi there I recently came up on this website after trying to find answers to my biggest question, should I rent my house and buy another house or sell my house and then buy another. I am affraid of renting my house bec...
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Hi everyone I'm interested in doing wholesaling in Lancaster County but not sure what are the rules or if its legal in PA. I currently live in Ohio and the rules here are a bit different when it comes to marketing the...
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I am selling a SFR rental property I have owned since 2008 and will realize a nice gain. All proceeds will go back into a new deal/s. Trying to decide if I should use a 1031 exchange, or take the tax hit and have cash...