Property rights in real estate are valuable and invariably the subject of a legal document called a deed. To transfer ownership rights in real estate, a grant deed is commonly used. When a loan is obtained to purchase real estate, a deed of trust is often used to give the lender ...
A property tax sale may present a financial opportunity to an investor or anyone looking to save money on a property. Local governments use property tax sales to collect overdue real estate taxes. ...Read More
Rental income from a duplex is taxed as regular income. You pay according to your ordinary state and federal income tax rate. The Internal Revenue Service, however, doesn't tax your gross rental ...Read More
When you sell a rental house, you may have to pay capital gains taxes if you make a profit from the transaction. However, the Internal Revenue Code also provides an Ownership and Use Test that may ...Read More
Vacation homes are often investment properties, because the owner of a vacation home hopes the property proves to be a good long-term investment. When that home is a rental or income-producing ...Read More
You must pay federal, state and local income taxes on revenue you receive from your investment property. You can lower your income tax obligation by deducting all the expenses you incur for operating ...Read More
As a landlord, you have to disclose your rental income to the Internal Revenue Service. But the U.S. tax code also allows you to claim certain expenses as deductions on your tax return. Report the ...Read More
When you purchase investment land, you can profit from the income the property generates or by the land’s appreciation in value. You can take tax deductions for your investment land as long as you do ...Read More
Investing in real estate is a good way to diversify your investments and reduce the overall risk factor of your investment portfolio. The right real estate investment option for you, however, depends ...Read More
A security deposit provides you with funds to cover any damages caused by your tenant, as well as back rent if the tenant moves out early or is evicted. In most states, you can deduct late fees from ...Read More
If you obtained a residential mortgage loan to finance your investment property, a foreclosure will not directly impact your primary residence. Residential mortgage liens are only attached to one ...Read More
A vacation home can provide you with a number of valuable tax write-offs, even if you don’t write off a primary residence -- perhaps you're renting a home, living with someone else, or you own your ...Read More
Real estate investors often buy residential properties and create an income stream by renting them out. The properties can include apartments and condominiums. Condos feature several financial ...Read More
If you own property that you rent, you need to report your rental income and expenses on your tax return. The best way to avoid making mistakes is to become familiar with the definition of the terms ...Read More
Owning a rental property can result in a steady flow of monthly income. While this income is appealing, rentals require substantial time and energy with lesser return when compared to other financial ...Read More