When it comes to deducting mortgage interest on your home, the tax law is pretty straightforward. But when it comes to deducting mortgage interest on your rental property, it’s a different matter entirely. You see, Uncle Sam has set some traps for you that can cost you big time. Want to learn how to avoid three major rental-property interest-deduction traps and come out … [Read more...]
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How your closing statement can work for you
Want to save on your tax bill when you buy a rental property? Then pay close attention to the closing statement. If you’re smart, you’ll go over the statement’s line items and assign each to one of three categories… Business Loan acquisition Operations Then you’ll be in a position to consider the best tax strategy for each category. Want to learn how to use … [Read more...]
How seller financing can make you a fortune!
If you’re considering selling a rental property or your home, your first instinct may be to require an all-cash offer. But this may not be the best way to go. You see, if you finance the deal yourself, you could come out a whole lot better. My advice? Keep an open mind and read my new article titled Tax Tips: Use Seller Financing to Create Wealth. Three ways our … [Read more...]
How to solve a mortgage-interest deduction problem
If you live in a house and make mortgage payments, but someone else owns the property, can you still get a tax break? The answer is “yes!” You see, if you know how to handle things the right way, you can deduct up to 100% of the mortgage interest you pay… even if someone else’s name is on the deed and mortgage documents. Want to find out more? Easy. Read my new article … [Read more...]
The truth about home equity loans
There’s no place like home. And one way to extract value from this important asset is to take out a home equity loan. After all, interest rates on home loans and home-equity lines of credit are currently low. But, before you sign on the dotted line, you need to know how the tax law treats these loans. For example, you should learn… How much interest you can deduct What … [Read more...]