After researching LLCs (the opinions vary as much as what kind of pizza is the best...so I don't want to rehash that), but I have decided to go with a WY holding LLC.  Now, I need to create separate operating LLCs und...

I am considering an investment property mostly for appreciation purposes. I have heard great things about all the three cities: Atlanta, Austin and Raleigh but looking to understand which is best suited for good long ...

I've read some marvelous advice here about a variety of topics, so I'm going to ask this question that is puzzling me about the tax deductibility of my rental expenses.I've been told that I can't deduct expenses due t...

I am new to the forum and I am glad that I found this. I actually have two properties (still paying mortgages) in CA and I am planning to turn one of them into a rental property. I've researched, watched and read many...

I bought a house for 60k and am selling this month net me 80k and want to do a 1031 exchange. Do I have to escrow the 20k profit only or the whole 80k proceeds from the sell? Do I have to buy a property to defer taxes...

Hi All!I just moved out of a house hack (duplex) that I lived in for over 2 years. Since I purchased it, it has appreciated by about $80,000.
I learned that if you have owned and occupied your property for at least 2...

Hi everyone,Despite long term interest, I have only now felt ready to start investing. I live in the Bay Area in CA and the market is incredibly expensive. I work a full-time W-2 job and have good income but I'm not c...

Hello everyone,Complete beginner here trying to figure out ways of financing a rental my family has been looking at. It's a 4/3 home that's currently on-market for 649k. The city is expanding and there is lots of land...

In December I bought a single family home, all cash, which was in rough shape and had been vacant for over a year. I had the intent of fixing it up, renting it for a couple years then selling it. I have it advertised ...

I have been managing my own properties, can I pay myself as a property manager? Set up a different business? Pay my wife?