A new capital-gains deferral option was created by the tax act Congress passed in December 2017, which created a set of "Opportunity Zones" nationwide. According to the law Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) can be es...

Can someone help explain the new Opportunity zones in the US, how to find them and how they help the investors?
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hello investors,I reside in Baltimore md and want to look to invest in tax liens. How do I find the list and when do liens become available?

I am very new in this area of real estate. Any help would be appreciated.

I took out some equity on one of my investment properties in 2015 and I am going to use it to put a down payment on another investment property in 2016. Can I do a 1031 exchange for this transaction and, if so, do I s...

I’m planning on to flip a house later this year. When I profit from a flip I know I have to pay the capital gains, is the tax paid at closing? Or do I pay the capital gains when I do my taxes next year?

In my research of trying to discover the best asset protection strategies, I have come to a conclusion that an "equity split" (as I've heard it referred to) strategy is the best in terms of simplicity, cost and mainte...

Although the tax reform bill is still in conference and hasn't been passed, and the final bill will require study in conjunction with a discussion with a real estate savvy CPA to understand its implications on my part...

How long do I have to own a property before I sell it and the proceeds are subject to capital gains taxes vs. ordinary income? I believe it's one year.. but is that a calendar year (i.e. 1/1 - 12/31) or just 365 days?...

Does anyone have a good recommendation for an insurance company in Florida that will handle properties held in land trusts ?We own a number of properties in Florida and other states which are held in land trusts.  In...