As a CPA focusing on real estate taxation, I frequently encounter property investors excited about cost segregation studies. And why not? The promise of accelerated depreciation and immediate tax savings is attractive...

Has anyone quit their job after just one or two deals? 
After the second one I have in mind, my net income will equal my W2. 
Just curious. I am tempted. (I posted this in the STR discussion because I doubt this has...

Wow, it's getting to where it's VRBO is the one making all of the money.  2 years ago, the service fee was under 10 percent.  If you add in the owner's portion, VRBO is carving off 30 percent or more per reservation. ...

Where are my AZ investors at!? I want to hear your thoughts on the water shortage in AZ (Phoenix area) and what you think it means for investors? Is it something to think about if you’re a buy and hold investor?

How does one decide how much capital to invest in their first deal? What percentage of your total assets should go towards a down payment for deal #1? I feel I should plan for the worst and be as conservative as possi...

I'm looking to buy a single family home around Spring 2015 in the Central Valley area of California, namely Turlock, Modesto, Patterson, or Salida. My goal is to buy a home in the $180-$215k range, with no major updat...

My average CF on a 3/2/2 SFH in southeast Harris County worth about 160k - 190k, at 75% LTV, is about $300 month.  That $300 month is after PITI only, actual CF after repairs, maintenance, PITI, and vacancies is about...

There is a bill proposed by Chris Ward district 78 called the California Housing Speculation Act that proposes charging a 25% additional tax (an income surtax) on the profit (above the regular tax collected on the pro...

I have a house I rent out for 1300 a month. I owe 60K. It's worth 120K. How much should I be making annually on this income property. I feel my numbers are very low, but I am new at this so I am not sure. After taxes,...

I own three homes with three different mortgages. Now I feel like I start paying off one property so I won't find myself in any future financial issues. What should I pay off first. Here is the details

1 my home - $2...