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Can You Own Rental Property While on Social Security Disability?
The United States created retirement insurance for its workers with the Social Security Act of 1935, but benefits for disabled individuals took several decades to be included in the program. Finally, in 1956 workers unable to continue with gainful employment became eligible for payments, and Congress added enhancements over the following years.
What Are the Benefits, Cons, and Limitations of Modern Portfolio Theory?
It’s been said before: There is no risk-free investment. But many investors want to limit investment risk, while hoping to generate a decent return. One attempt to balance investment risk and reward is Modern Portfolio Theory, or MPT. The idea behind MPT is that it is possible to provide investor-targeted returns, by accepting an optimal amount of risk.
How Does Rental Property Affect Debt to Income Ratio?
Debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is a crucial calculation that compares what you earn to what you owe. Lenders (like banks or mortgage companies) use your debt-to-income ratio to decide whether to grant you credit and how much. Lenders often distinguish between borrower front-end and back-end ratios.
Do Bank Accounts with Beneficiaries Have to Go Through Probate?
Adding a beneficiary to an asset account generally avoids probate. This applies to bank accounts. If the owner of a bank account dies, some banks freeze it. What does this mean if there is a beneficiary? Does the account still have to pass through probate?
How to Calculate Cost Basis for Rental Property
It is a common misconception that the cost basis for a rental property is the price paid for a property. The cost basis for a rental property is actually the cost of acquiring the property. This is considering not just the price, but also expenses incurred in the sale.
Is the 1% Rule of Real Estate Investing Realistic?
The 1% rule is a guideline real estate investors use to choose viable investment options for their portfolios. Although the rule has helped many investors make wise decisions regarding their investment properties, the current real estate market may make following the 1% rule unrealistic.
What Happens If I Don't Depreciate My Rental Property?
Owning and maintaining a rental property can be expensive — not to mention a lot of work. Luckily, some of the expenses are deductible and claiming depreciation helps defray the cost of property ownership. Depreciation is a deduction that allows the investor to recoup the cost of assets (in this case, the rental property) used as a source of income.
Can You Convert a Single-Family Property to a Multifamily Investment?
You can transform a single-family home into a multifamily investment through a conversion where you split the home into multiple rental units. However, there are things to consider before deciding to convert.
What Types Of Costs Are Included In Adjusted Basis?
The concept ofcost basis, or simply basis, is frequently used to understand taxes, amortization, depreciation, and other issues impacting real estate investments. This is because understanding the basis of an investment—in other words, what you paid for it, plus purchase-specific expenses—can impact your overall investment strategy.
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