H&R Block has become one of the most recognized names in the tax preparation business. The company operates around 12,000 retail tax offices in the U.S., Canada, and Australia and,…
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The rise of negative leverage
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index reported recently that home prices jumped again 20.6% year-over-year in March, with Tampa, Phoenix, and Miami leading the highest gains among larger cities. Craig J.…
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Can landlords use TaxAct for their rental properties?
Mark Twain once said that the only difference between a taxman and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. While that may be a bit of an exaggeration,…
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The depreciation life of rental property appliances
Investing in real estate comes with many tax benefits that can help an investor significantly reduce tax liability. The write-offs range from mortgage interest and business expense deductions to depreciation…
Introducing Stessa Cash Management: A new, streamlined banking experience
We’re excited to release Stessa Cash Management—the banking product purpose-built for real estate investors. There are many benefits to having a dedicated checking account for your real estate portfolio, like…
Tax benefits of accelerated depreciation on rental property
The 3 main reasons for investing in rental property are recurring income, the potential for equity appreciation over the long term, and unique tax benefits. One of the most significant…
How to read a rent ledger (and how they’re typically used)
Rental income collected from a tenant is used to pay for property operating expenses, the monthly mortgage payment if a property is financed, and profit to the landlord. Those are…
Tracking numbers: Rental property income statement template
Why is it that some rental properties generate solid income month after month, while others barely break even? While there are a number of likely possibilities, the answer may be…
Have we seen the housing market peak?
Lily Katz of Redfin News reports on buyer competition, noting that in April 61% of home offers saw bidding wars, down from 63% in March and 67% from this time…
