Category: Real Estate Investing

While tax returns aren’t due until April, to minimize your tax burden the strategy of accelerating rental property expenses should be considered now, according to Larry Nelson, CPA and partner at Kerkock Katter & Nelson LLP.  With twenty years of …Read more  »

This article is Part 2 of a four-part series on Land Trusts.  You can find Part 1 here: Understanding Land Trusts Investors, attorneys, or CPAs unfamiliar with the use of land trusts often ask me “why would someone consider using …Read more  »

As entrepreneurs find success with their primary business ventures, many search for the right investments for their profits. Of course, we can and should all start traditional tax preferred vehicles like an IRA and 401k. These are the bedrock of …Read more  »

The land trust is one of the most talked about, but least understood, entity utilized by real estate investors. The reason for this is simple, most attorneys or CPAs have never come across the entity in their professional practice. How …Read more  »

The self-directed Solo 401k retirement plan offers powerful advantages for real estate investing. The Individual k or Solo 401k is an IRS-qualified retirement plan that has been simplified for the self-employed and small business owner. The structure of the plan …Read more  »

Investing in income producing property can be the single-most rewarding aspect of getting into real estate. Yet, it also comes with some significant responsibilities including mortgages, maintenance and property taxes. In some cases, annual property taxes can be astronomical for …Read more  »

If you're self-employed or have a small business, the idea of a 401(k) may make you jump to two conclusions: "My company is too small" or "I can’t afford it."  Well, you’re not too small and you can afford it! …Read more  »

Regulators issued new mortgage rules last week designed to prevent a return to lending practices that helped crater the housing market and brought the financial system to its knees during the past decade. Here’s a look at some frequently asked …Read more  »

There’s been a lot of fuss on how the "fiscal cliff" will get the U.S. economy into trouble in 2013. For starters, here’s a thorough explanation of how it can impact the economy. (Video published by the WSJ on Oct. …Read more  »