We’ve covered the basics of taxes for real estate investing over the past month, including deductions, 1031 exchanges, business travel, and more. In fact, we even teamed up with the…
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The 2019 real estate investor’s guide to understanding cap rates
For real estate investments, cap rates are calculated by dividing your net operating income (NOI)—rent minus expense—by the market value of a property. Your expenses include everything except mortgage payments.…
Everything you need to know about 1031 exchange rules
Savvy real estate investors know that 1031 exchanges are commonly used to defer paying capital gains tax and/or completely eliminate them through estate planning. This maneuver helps investors stay more…
Top tax deductions for real estate investors [Infographic]
It’s tax season, and that means it’s time to get ourselves organized and informed—with a real estate tax infographic! We have all the major tax deadlines marked on our calendars, and…
Key 2019 tax deadlines & check list for real estate investors
Tax time is right around the corner, and for real estate investors the time is now to start organizing your business and documents to be as efficient as possible. Part…
Rental property tax guide [2019 Edition]
The first part of effective tax strategy and planning is understanding that when you file your tax returns each year, you’re simply reporting the results (income, losses, etc.) of your…
Stessa’s End of Year Rental Property Checklist
The year is rapidly coming to a close and while there may be plenty of eggnog to go around, there’s not much time remaining to take care of a few…
How to invest in Opportunity Zones and pay less capital gains
The Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program encourages investment to spur economic growth in low-income areas in the U.S. by offering significant tax benefits to real estate investors. Eight years ago,…
LLC Primer: Should I Use an LLC for My Real Estate Holdings?
An overview on the benefits and drawbacks of using an LLC with your income properties, along with the cost, ownership structure, asset protection, and financing implications.
