Depreciation is defined as the reduction in the value of an asset over time. Depreciation is one of the most powerful tax benefits of real estate investing! Our favorite CPA Tom Wheelwright calls depreciation “the magical deduction.” Depreciation is important because...
When it comes to taxes, there’s never been a better time to be a real estate investor. The new 2018 tax code contains incredible ways for real estate investors to keep more money in their pockets. In fact, taxes are the number one way that investors make money! In...
One of the most effective ways to protect your income and your wealth is to utilize rental real estate as a tax shelter. I’ve been a property investor for over 15 years, and I typically pay next to nothing in taxes each year. Why is this the case? It’s...
Expenses are part of running any business, and real estate is no exception. We get an influx of questions about paying for insurance, taxes, and other expenses. It’s a smart idea to prepare for the different kinds of expenses that might occur, and set aside funds...
There are many ways you could invest a chunk of money—but real estate is by far the safest and best strategy for creating long-term wealth. There are many pros to owning rental real estate, but unfortunately this isn’t traditional advice you might hear from a...
A 1031 exchange is an incredibly powerful tool that allows an individual to save on taxes after the sale of a piece of real estate. This tax deferral program permits the investor to sell a real estate property and then reinvest the funds in a property of equal or...
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