Short-term rentals provide some of the easiest and most powerful tax savings opportunities available to investors. You can literally save six figures … [Read more...] about Short-term-rental Tax Tips and Tricks
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The Real Estate Investment Every Entrepreneur Should Consider
I’m not a real estate investment fanatic. I mean, sure, I think real estate investment probably belongs in most people’s portfolios. But you can do … [Read more...] about The Real Estate Investment Every Entrepreneur Should Consider
Home Investment Calculator
You can use the Home Investment Calculator below to estimate the pre-tax rate of return you earn by buying and living in a home. Just enter the your … [Read more...] about Home Investment Calculator
Short-term-rental Depreciation Deductions Calculator
A handful of times recently, prospective real estate investors have asked me about the depreciation deductions they can expect if they successfully … [Read more...] about Short-term-rental Depreciation Deductions Calculator
The Section 183 Short-term Rental Problem
So, let's talk briefly about Section 183 and your short-term rental property. It’s summer obviously. You’ve probably been renting the place. Maybe … [Read more...] about The Section 183 Short-term Rental Problem
Grouping Activities to Achieve Material Participation
This week, a quick discussion of grouping activities as backdoor way to materially participate. But first a bit of background about what material … [Read more...] about Grouping Activities to Achieve Material Participation
Vacation Home Rental Tax Traps
You want to learn the vacation home rental tax rules if you rent, own or are considering renting or owning a second home. Here's why: Vacation home … [Read more...] about Vacation Home Rental Tax Traps
A Dozen Ways to Deduct Real Estate Losses
Tax law (and especially Section 469 of the Internal Revenue Code) mostly eliminates your ability to save big on taxes using real estate. That said, … [Read more...] about A Dozen Ways to Deduct Real Estate Losses
Surviving IRS Short-Term Rental Audits
Concerned about IRS short-term rental audits? Hey, you're not crazy to worry if you own a vacation rental. Short-term rentals often shelter lots of … [Read more...] about Surviving IRS Short-Term Rental Audits
The Self-Rental Loophole
Long ago, there was no tax code that differentiated ordinary income from passive income or ordinary losses from passive losses. Life was good for … [Read more...] about The Self-Rental Loophole