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HelloI have 2 homes now (primary and secondary-rental). My secondary home has appreciated quite well (purchased at 255K, expected appraisal : 415K, loan remaining: 145K). The mortgage is a 15 year fixed at a very good...
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this is a long read and i apologize. but this story is complete with criminal elements and creative resolve. please offer assistance.i want to purchase a vacant property in philadelphia to expand my business. right...
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Can you put the real estate taxes on your schedule A while the property is undergoing renovations, before the property is placed in-service? I was under the impression that you cannot, that they must be added to the ...
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Does someone have a good link or can provide info on laws regarding capital gains taxes and income taxes on property in Mexico? Am looking to buy something in the Tulum area that will be used as a vacation home but al...
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I own an insurance agency and over the last 13 months I have bought, rehabbed, and rented 5 SFR’s... I actively manage the properties and I run them like a business. I meet/screen prospective tenants, I cut grass, pai...
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Hey everyone,I have a tenant that I pay hourly for handyman projects at all the properties I own. I was thinking for liability(him breaking tenants property or anything else that could happen) reasons about making him...
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I am 30 years old with 75k in my IRA (not a current employer 401k program). Should I cash out what I can to purchase a multi unit investment property for buy and hold? Thanks.
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I know the mortgage interest and any expenses associated with the rental property are tax deductible but, is the down payment of a rental property tax deductible?If I put $40,000 down on a rental property, can I deduc...
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AS we all get focused on one or two types of Investment properties IE cash flow is the only thing to invest in or buying for appreciation is better or the combination of both.. However for truly passive long term w...