Strategies To Minimize Taxes Through Real Estate Investing

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  Overview Investing in real estate can provide you with a steady stream of income, the potential to increase your wealth, and a way to save on taxes. With the right strategy and planning, you can reduce your taxable income and increase your tax savings. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to reduce taxable […]

Why real estate can be a tax-efficient investment

Why real estate can be a tax-efficient investment

Overview Real estate can be a very tax-efficient investment. With proactive tax planning, it can even significantly reduce the amount of taxes owed each year. Through the use of depreciation and other strategies, individuals can take advantage of the tax savings that can come with owning rental properties. This blog post will explain how to […]

Tips For Partime Airbnb Hosts

  Overview Hosting a part-time Airbnb rental can be a great way to make extra money. With the right knowledge and tips, you can become a successful part-time Airbnb host and enjoy the benefits of extra income and flexible work hours. In this article, we’ll provide some essential tips to help you get started as […]

Tips For First Time Real Estate Investors

Overview Real estate investing can be a great way to create passive income and build wealth. It can also be a great way to diversify your portfolio and hedge against inflation. But, as with any investment, there are risks involved, and it’s important to understand the basics before diving in. In this blog post, we’ll […]

California Property Tax Assessment Mistakes

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Property tax assessments in California are based on the assessed value of a home and are used to determine the amount of property tax home owners must pay. A home’s assessed value is determined by the local county assessor and is usually the same as its market value. However, home owners may be able to appeal their assessment if they feel it is too high. Common mistakes home owners make when it comes to property tax assessments include not appealing their assessments, not filing for exemptions, and not understanding their tax bill.

Finding Off-Market Real Estate Deals

Finding off market deals

Finding off-market real estate deals can be a great way to invest in real estate without having to compete with other buyers. Off-market deals are attractive to buyers because they can often be purchased at a discount from the market value, and they offer a higher return on investment.

Mistakes Airbnb Hosts Make

  Overview Airbnb has become a popular way for people to find unique and affordable accommodations in many destinations around the world. While the platform makes it easy to find the perfect place to stay, there are still some common mistakes that Airbnb hosts make that can have a negative impact on the overall experience. […]

Five Things to Review on your Depreciation Schedule if you own Rental Properties

Five Things to Review on your Depreciation Schedule if you own Rental Properties

As a Real Estate Tax Strategist, I review thousands of tax returns each year that were both self-prepared, and prepared by other firms. Over the years I’ve noticed a really common area for mistakes is depreciation. This blog is intended to be used as a checklist for what to look at on your depreciation schedule, […]

What is an REIT?

This article will discuss the differences between equity REITs and mortgage REITs. It will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of investing in REITs.

Understanding Types of Real Estate Loans

Understanding Types of Real Estate Loans

What we learned about lending for real estate – Part 3 of 3 This is part 3 out of 3 of a longer article, “What we learned about lending for real estate”.  We explore some often used loan products for financing real estate purchases. For this part, we’ll talk about the types of loans available […]

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