Whether your rental income is classified as passive or active determines your tax rate, whether you can use losses against wages, and what strategies are available. Here’s how income classification works for real estate investors and why it matters.
Factual errors on property tax assessments are surprisingly common — wrong square footage, phantom bathrooms, misclassified improvements. Finding one can permanently reduce your tax bill. Here’s what to look for and how to get it corrected.
A self-directed IRA lets you hold real estate inside a tax-advantaged retirement account — with gains growing tax-deferred or tax-free. But the prohibited transaction rules are strict and the consequences of violations are severe. Here’s what investors need to know.
Opportunity Zones let investors defer capital gains taxes and potentially eliminate tax on investment appreciation entirely — but the rules are complex and the real estate risk is real. Here’s how the program works.
Should you hold rental properties in an LLC? The answer isn’t simple — it involves liability protection, tax treatment, financing restrictions, and state fees. Here’s the complete breakdown for real estate investors.
Short-term rentals are taxed very differently from traditional rentals — and the rules create powerful opportunities for investors who understand them. Here’s the complete guide to STR tax strategy.
The right CPA can save a real estate investor tens of thousands of dollars. The wrong one costs you that money every year. Here’s exactly what to look for, what to ask, and where to find candidates worth interviewing.
Property Tax = Assessed Value × Tax Rate — but both variables have layers most homeowners never see. This guide explains the full formula, mill rates, assessment ratios, equalization, and why your bill changes year to year.
Missing a property tax payment triggers penalties, liens, and ultimately foreclosure. Here’s exactly what happens at each stage — and what your options are if you’re behind.
A complete list of every tax deduction available to rental property owners — mortgage interest, depreciation, repairs, management fees, travel, and more. Know what you can deduct before you file.