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My primary business is not real estate. I use the income from my primary business to qualify for loans. I'm thinking about electing S-Corp next year, but I'm worried it will cause a problem due to my "salary" being lo...
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My business partner and I currently use Avail to manage our rental home. The account is under her name and SSN. They mentioned they will be issuing a 1099-k after the end of the year. Since the account is under her S...
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April 18 is Election Day! It's the day you must make your election to be Qualified Real Estate Professional. This is IRC §469(c)7)(A).You really need to see a CPA to think this through.What you doing is combining r...
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Hello BP, last March I took the plunge and invested in my first duplex which I am house hacking. Throughout this time I’ve heard a few times how owning real estate is a great way to reap the tax benefits. I’m curious...
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For tax and income purpose, what is done with left over expenses withheld before NOI. I mean, what do I do with it? Do I clame it as income if not used, use it as a mandatory cap-x and dump it into the property, take...
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Hello BP Canada!
I currently have 12 doors which are personally owned 50/50 by me and my partner. We are thinking of transferring them to a corporation and are doing some research to evaluate the advantages and disad...
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My sister and I co-own a rental property, with each of us holding a 50-50 share. Our property manager mentioned that they cannot collect rental income for one property and divide it between multiple SSNs.
Here’s thei...
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Hello brilliant BP crew.I'm just starting to invest from New Zealand and enjoying the podcasts that brought me here and reading all your informative posts :)I believe from some research before I start sourcing any pro...
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I have an annual W2 of 80k, I file jointly with my wife, she has retired this year taking cash payout of her 401k & pension totaling 100k. She also has W2 income this year of 18k. My dilemma is my 401k of 90k tha...
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I have about $125k in my 401k from my job in which I do not plan on waiting until I'm 59 to withdraw or to retire. Is it a good idea to use some of that money to purchase some properties?