Depreciation is one of the biggest and most important deductions for rental real estate investors because it reduces taxable income but not cash flow. It’s also a big topic in our…
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New Stessa tax package: Keep calm and file on time
When we first set out to develop new features to help Stessa users prepare for tax time, we had more questions than answers. So we conducted extensive interviews across our…
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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…
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Rental Property Calculator
Have existing properties that you want to track the performance of? Check out Stessa. Get 24/7 visibility into your portfolio’s performance with reports that are automatically generated and updated in…
Foreclosures up but home equity is high Q3 2025
Megan Hunt of ATTOM Data Solutions reports that U.S. foreclosure activity in August 2025 totaled 35,697 filings, down 1.1% from July but up 18.1% year-over-year. This means 1 in every…
Big moves at the Federal Reserve
Corrie Driebusch of the Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is preparing an IPO for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac later this year, aiming to raise…
Senior renters surge in 2025
Giulia Carbonaro of Newsweek reports that President Donald Trump’s newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act promises benefits for high-income homeowners and real estate investors. The bill quadruples the SALT…
Rental Property Depreciation Income Limit Rules Explained
If you own rental property, you already know how valuable depreciation can be for lowering your taxable income each year. But what happens if your total income climbs higher than…
Mamdani NYC win impact on real estate
Andrew Rice of Curbed reports that Zohran Mamdani’s shock victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary triggered a panic among the city’s elite, who had collectively backed Andrew Cuomo…
