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Introduction to investing in the ‘missing middle’ and workforce housing
Over the last several years investment in the multifamily housing sector has been increasing. In its 2019 Apartment Housing Outlook publication, the National Apartment Association reports that over 40% of…
The 2021 landlord insurance guide you can’t afford to miss
The surest way to derail any real estate business is a failure to protect yourself and your assets. Insurance isn’t the most exciting topic, but if you don’t properly cover…
Which expenses are operating expenses for rental property?
Analyzing the income and expenses of a rental property is a key part of real estate investing. While estimating rental income is pretty straightforward, predicting operating expenses can be a…
Can you create a rent roll in QuickBooks?
QuickBooks is used by millions of people worldwide, including real estate investors. While the software is good for generating basic financial reports, it can be frustrating to figure out how…
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How to write & send a lease non-renewal letter (free template)
Many lease agreements have an automatic month-to-month renewal clause that goes into effect unless a landlord or tenant provides notice that a lease is not being renewed. As a general…
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How to calculate and charge your tenant pro rated rent
Pro rating rent when a tenant moves in helps a landlord to generate additional rental income, keep occupancy levels higher, and maximize the amount of money collected. While there are…
U.S. States building the least new housing relative to job growth
The release of updated Consumer Price Index data in November provided new evidence that the U.S. economy is in an inflationary period. The CPI rose by 6.2% from October 2020…
9 Common Landlord Tax Deductions [2022 Update]
Familiarize yourself with these top landlord tax deductions that can help reduce your tax burden to the IRS. 1. Depreciation Depreciation is one of the biggest and most important deductions…
Understanding Passive Activity Limits and Passive Losses [2022 Tax Update]
As a rental property owner, it’s not uncommon for your properties to produce a net loss for tax purposes thanks to depreciation and other operating expenses. The treatment of these…
Short-Term Rentals and Related Taxes [2022 Update]
With the increasing popularity of short-term rentals thanks to Airbnb, VRBO, and other vacation rental platforms, it’s important to understand some of the tax issues related to owning and operating…
Real estate corporations and tax time: Your FAQs
In order to scale our real estate investing businesses, many of us form companies to ensure tax efficiency and liability protection—to name only a few benefits. Companies are the best…
