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How to Sell Real Estate and Pay Little to No Taxes

By Amanda Han, Author of The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor  Many investors from across the nation are currently sitting on highly appreciated real estate.  As prices increase, many are looking to see what the highest and best use of their equity in the properties is. Is it better to leave things as is? Is it better to use a cash-out refi to access the equity? Or is it time to sell a particular property and re-invest it into another better performing asset?  Although we can currently utilize the wonderful tool of a 1031 exchange to defer our taxes without any limitations, that may change in the near future. Before we talk about the possible changes, let’s... Read more

When you own a home, you have the opportunity to build equity, which is the value of your home, minus any loan balances you have against it. You can increase your home...

A topic for many Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) multifamily owners has been the need for more flexibility in declaring and handling profits—also...

Owners of rental properties are allowed to take many unique deductions on their taxes. One type involves maintenance and repair expenses. If you’re a new landlord or...

Real estate is one of the most popular types of investments available, but because of the start-up costs and active involvement often required, it’s not the right fit...

45L Tax Credit: Energy-Efficient Credit for...

Multifamily owners and developers are familiar with the substantial upfront costs of building, renovating and upgrading properties, especially when it comes to energy-efficient units. Although it tends to be an expensive endeavor, eco-friendly units not only provide long-term sustainability and benefits to the environment, but to the property’s residents as well as the developer. There are several federal incentives in place for energy-efficient developments and upgrades, including the 45L Tax Credit. For multifamily developers, the benefits of this credit can outweigh the burden of upfront building costs. While it does not apply to every developer, it could influence your next... Read more

Renting without your lender’s permission can have consequences Many people buy a home and expect to live in it for the foreseeable future. But sometimes, life...

By Brian Sacks, Author of The Real Estate Loophole  We all know that rents are rising and so are interest rates. Home prices, however, seem to be moderating, or even...

By Norm Spivey, Author of Collect Rent, Don't Pay It!: A Beginner's Guide to Rental Property Investing  Should the “amateur” real estate investor form a...

By Gita Faust, author of Residential Property Management for Landlords: QuickBooks Desktop: Closing the Gap Between Bookkeeping and Financials in Real Estate and Rental...