It’s important to understand the financial nuances regarding investment real estate. Taxes, deductions, rental income, 1031 exchanges, etc., are all critical aspects to your investment finances. Understanding them is key to being successful with real estate investments.
WASHINGTON (February 26, 2014) – The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Steve Brown: “NAR supports reforms that promote economic growth, but we strongly oppose severely altering the rules that govern ownership and investment in real estate. Real estate powers almost one-fifth of the U.S. economy, employs more than 17 million
Part one: Does it pay to swap loans? Use this section to see how long you need to stay put for a refi to pay off. Our example assumes the borrower has a $150,000 balance on a 30-year loan at 8.25% and pays 2.5% in points and closing costs, a total of $3,750 to switch
Law Lets Homeowners with 20% Equity Apply to Cancel Private Mortgage Insurance A new federal law makes it easier for homeowners to cancel their private mortgage insurance (PMI) when it’s no longer needed and will keep thousands of Texas borrowers from paying unnecessary PMI premiums in the future. The Homeowners Protection Act of 1998, which
A section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange lets you do that in effect, deferring your capital gains tax What does investing in real estate have in common with the game of Monopoly? Winning at both requires acquiring the most valuable real estate by trading less desirable properties for more attractive ones. For real estate investors, it’s easier
Appealing an inflated assessment can yield savings year after year If you’re among the millions of people who helped push home purchases to record levels over the past couple of years, be on the lookout for one particular piece of mail: the tax-assessment notice from your local government. As a new owner, you stand to