Jon Martin
Does Cost Analysis, Bookeeping, Budgeting etc Count as Material Participation?
Next week I am planning to do some extensive year end cost analysis on my expenses so I can figure out how much is going towards cleaners, toilet paper, coffee, misc expenses etc. Can I count those hours as Material P...
Ivan Jenkins
Applying Fair Housing Standards to Criminal Records?!?
I logged on to my local MLS today and noticed a new message with an attachment from the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that speaks (in general) about how almost 1/3 of the US population has a criminal ...
Account Closed
Calling all w2 professionals! What if you could pay ZERO in tax for 2024?
If you have ever used an AirBnB and are interested in investing in real estate, this post is for you! For individuals navigating the demands of a w2 job and grappling with substantial tax obligations, exploring the po...
Annie Balagot
Short term rental as an active activity
Hi,a little confused about the short term rental loophole. Seems i can use my paper losses on my STR against active income if my avg stays are less than 7 days and I pass the materially participation test. Here's my ...
Brian Morgan
Me big W2, spouse RE pro. How write off 1/3 LLC losses?
Sorry for the Tarzan title, but I think it covers the bases. So I’m a W2 wage earner in the 33% tax bracket and my wife, who has no income, logged 750 hours on our rental house last year to qualify as a real estate pr...
Account Closed
Love to hear your comments -Exclusions Because of Prior Arrest
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance on April 4th, 2016 that is going to require all single-family and multifamily rental professionals to revisit their policies.In a decision that...
Bryan R.
Save 9% on your taxes!? Section 199 Deduction
I can't find much discussion of this, which makes me suspect I haven't actually stumbled onto some magical tax loophole. But what discussion I can find seems to indicate it applies to some real estate activities. Hopi...
Jason Watson
Material Participation and REPs
What are the general tests for material participation? This question comes up all the time. As tax professionals, we want to get the word out for those considering a real estate professional designation.
Ok. Here we ...
Kent Lyons
Portfolio Valuation - 6 duplexes
I've come across a portfolio of duplexes and I'm not sure how I'd go about valuation. There are 6 duplexes (12 doors) on the same block for sale in a package the seller won't split. In terms of financing/valuation, wo...
Ryan Lamanna
Buys hosue to get depreciation and remodel in following year
We found a house we’d like to purchase to rent but we’re not confident that we could get top rent in its current condition. Regardless it could be ready and available to rent by year end. Can we cost seg and take bonu...