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There are many ways real estate investments have favorable tax treatment, including depreciation expense and tax-deferred like kind exchanges. This article discusses the first 5 of 15 ways real estate investors minimize taxes.
How do real estate investments impact college planning and financial aid applications? I’ve been thinking about this question a lot lately, as my high school senior navigates the college application process. I reached out to my friend Rynda Wilk, CFP®, MBA, a college planning expert with 21Finance, for a discussion of college financial strategies for real estate investors.
A tax professional who is knowledgeable about real estate -- and preferably has real estate investing experience themselves -- will save you time, money, and headaches.
You've inherited property. Now, what? Should you live in it? Sell it? Rent it? Refinance it? Here are six questions that you should ask yourself before you decide what to do.
Risk management in real estate financial planning is evaluating and forecasting financial risks and identifying ways that you can avoid them or minimize their impact.
What is in the new stimulus package that could help real estate investors? The package includes provisions that will help both renters and landlords in the short run, as well as provide a broad, temporary boost for most taxpayers.