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Andrew K. Soften the blow of depreciation recapture?
18 April 2019 | 3 replies

My question is mainly around depreciation recapture (DR) after a syndicated deal is sold.  1031 isn't an option.  My marginal rate is less than 25% so it feels like I'm on the losing end of taking depreciation deducti...

Brian DeLorme Using an IRA Distribution for a Down payment for a Second Home
23 January 2020 | 4 replies

Greeting all.  I recently took an early distribution of funds from a traditional IRA to use towards the down payment for a second - home mortgage.  My first home I co-own with someone else, and I purchased it in 2016....

Chris Da Using a 403b to invest in real estate
11 April 2019 | 1 reply

Hello and thank you in advance...Question. I have been looking to purchase a larger multi unit building and had a question about funding the purchase. I have a 403b with approx 2,200,000. I do not need the money to li...

Kenneth Garrett The best of Passive Income
28 November 2018 | 0 replies

The boring aspect of passive income is consistent and slow.  It’s not glamorous.  It’s not full of HGTV shows.  It’s the slow methodical system.Why would someone want to be a landlord?  Well good question.  There are ...

Vanessa Estavillo Is it a good idea to buy my mom's house in Carson, CA?
30 July 2018 | 1 reply

The situation:-My parents are divorcing and want to sell their 3bd 2ba home but still owe $470k on it. According to zillow, it's worth around $535k, someone has offered them $550k -I would like my mom to be able to st...

Shane Waller What is capital gains tax on selling in NC.
5 September 2014 | 6 replies

Just thinking about selling a rental property  that I have owned for 3 years, and wanted to know what capital gains would be on the sale?  Want to raise some Capital for other projects.

Max T. Don't scoff at the handyman work!
8 December 2016 | 2 replies

I have a great handyman crew (Philly people - search Brightstar Handyman) working on a project for me during the week. With a free day on my calendar I decided to take on some of the smaller jobs and (based on their p...

Preston Quinn First flip close dec 31 or Jan 1
26 November 2018 | 1 reply

Ok guys, I bought my first flip back in late September. About a week from being finished. A guy knocked on the door and made an offer a few days later. I accepted, and we are now under contract. My question is this, i...

Pixel Rogue Live off a loan instead of income....
8 January 2024 | 2 replies

Recently started catching a thread where one could take out a loan for living expenses, in essence covering cost of living yet having little-to-no reportable income...plus a bonus where interest paid is tax deductible...

Sam Levin Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation on Taxes
15 December 2016 | 10 replies

I recently attended a class on advanced tax strategies for real estate investors. As we all know the standard "straight line" depreciation allowance from the IRS is a 27 year depreciation schedule on residential inves...