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Understanding Mineral Rights and Real Estate Implications
You could also own the mineral rights if you own land as an investment. Mineral rights can significantly impact property value, revenue potential, and ownership responsibilities. You might want to convey those mineral rights when you sell that property. Knowing whether conveyance is a good idea and how to do so can help you make informed decisions to protect your financial interests.
Proving Your Next-of-Kin Status
Estate planning and inheritance matters are crucial for those who own investment property and wish to pass it on to heirs. However, if no wills, estate specifics or directives are in place when that investor dies, it could fall on the heirs to prove that they were related to the decedent. This is where proving a next-of-kin status comes into play.
Indirect Real Estate Investments: The Upsides and Downsides
If you’re considering buying real estate for investment purposes, you might not like ownership responsibilities, including tenant issues, maintenance, market fluctuations, and taxes.
Mineral Rights and 1031 Exchanges
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows you to sell investment real estate and put the proceeds into like-kind property that is of equal or greater value. Adherence to the IRS’ rules can mean deferring capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture.
Steps to Set Up a Living Trust
If you own investment property, estate planning can be an important tool to manage your assets and ensure they reach your designated beneficiaries. One way to accomplish this is with a living trust.
Realized vs. Unrealized Gains: Differences and Tax Implications
Realized and unrealized gains represent profits from the sale of assets. However, that’s the only similarity between the two terms.
How To Convert a Like-Kind Acquired Rental Property Into a Primary Residence
There may come a time when you want to turn an investment rental property acquired through a 1031 exchange into a primary residence. While the process is usually not complicated, converting real estate assets acquired through a like-kind exchange could pose several challenges. The IRS has strict rules regarding the use of such assets. Failure to comply could result in the loss of your tax-deferred status.
Converting a Primary Residence into a Rental Property
Selling your residential property might be a way to generate income. But it’s not the only way. You might also consider converting that primary residence into a rental property.
What Is the Difference Between Single-Family & Multifamily Properties?
There are plenty of property types available for investors who want to build their portfolio with real estate investments. Two of the most popular categories of real estate are single-family and multifamily properties — residential structures that serve as living spaces for tenants.
Can My S Corp Buy My House?
An S corp can be a valuable structure for a business, offering streamlined operations and some potential tax advantages. An S corporation has less than 100 shareholders and can be a sole proprietorship or a larger company. This entity does not pay federal income taxes at the corporate level but instead passes income or losses to shareholders to be reported on their returns. However, some states require S corporations to pay income taxes, including New York and California.
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