by Alicia Persson | Nov 14, 2023 | Investment Properties, Real Estate Taxes
With tax season well underway, the IRS has already accepted over 19 million tax returns from households and businesses of all scales. If you have a real estate investment business, you know that prudent filing will give you maximum tax benefits that can help you pay...
by Alicia Persson | Nov 13, 2023 | Real Estate Taxes
It’s tax time, which means you have until the middle of April 2024 to cash in on the 2023 tax year. it’s time to reap all the best homeowner tax deductions and credits to maximize your return (or reduce how much you owe). No matter what, it’s a win-win because every...
by Alicia Persson | Nov 12, 2023 | Real Estate Taxes
Are there any good renter tax breaks out there? During tax time, essential documents arrive via snail mail and your inbox in staggered succession. While renters don’t get the big homeowner tax breaks like mortgage interest and depreciation, they still have access to...
by Alicia Persson | Nov 10, 2023 | Builder Resources, Real Estate Taxes
With the expert contribution of Adam Steinheiser, the Director of Accounting at Marketplace Homes Construction businesses can write off a lot of business use expenses. When you work with a tax professional, you can get the most accurate, personalized advice for your...
by Alicia Persson | Oct 9, 2023 | Real Estate Finance
Can I use an SBA loan to buy an investment property? Investors seeking to grow their portfolios look to various loan programs, such as hard money loans, a home equity line of credit, an investment line of credit, and more. Many also often wonder if they can use an SBA...
by Serena Yan | Sep 6, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Finance
When the real estate market cycles into a competitive seller’s market, many homebuyers must deal with something called an “appraisal gap.” What is it and how can you make the best moves during the home buying process? What is an appraisal gap? An appraisal gap is the...
by Alicia Persson | Aug 29, 2023 | Home Living, Real Estate Finance, Selling Homes
To fix or not to fix, that is the question every homeowner has when it’s time to sell their home. Investors also want to know what renovations and upgrades are worth their while if they plan to buy and hold real estate. You want to offer a property that has excellent...
by Alicia Persson | Jul 17, 2023 | Home Living, Real Estate Taxes
New Tax Breaks For 2023 Home Upgrades Homeownership has a lot of perks including building equity and snagging some of the best homeowner tax credits and deductions. In 2023, the federal government created even more tax deductions for homeowners through the Inflation...
by Alicia Persson | May 9, 2023 | Real Estate Finance
Virginia Down Payment Assistance Programs If you live in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you can potentially receive grants to pay for closing costs and down payments for a home loan. The Virginia Housing Development Authority, established in 1972, raises money in...
by Alicia Persson | May 3, 2023 | Real Estate Finance
Down Payment Help in Maryland Every state has unique programs that can help homebuyers access funds to buy a home. Instead of reinventing the wheel, The Mortgage Reports made a comprehensive list of homebuying assistance and grant programs for all 50 states. When it...
by Alicia Persson | May 3, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Finance
Down Payment Help in Michigan Every state has unique programs that can help homebuyers access funds to buy a home. Instead of reinventing the wheel, The Mortgage Reports made a comprehensive list of homebuying assistance and grant programs for all 50 states. When it...
by Alicia Persson | May 3, 2023 | Real Estate Finance
Hiding in Plain Sight: 5 Secrets That Make Buying a Home More Affordable There are opportunities all over the place to make the path to homeownership easier. Other people are taking advantage of these opportunities, so why not you? Here are 5 secrets that are hiding...