Investment Property
Is a REIT a Good Investment in Property?
A real estate investment trust (REIT) could be a good investment if you are looking to invest in property, but don’t want to be a landlord Q: I have been listening to your show through iTunes and have learned a lot …
Refinancing Investment Property Under Government Programs
Refinancing Investment Property Under Government Programs is usually not possible, but real estate lenders may have other options available. Q: I may have misunderstood some information from your radio show from last Sunday but wanted to clarify it anyway. Did …
Tax Incentives and Deductions for Real Estate Investors
Tax incentives and tax deductions for real estate investors is suggested to be the cure to the housing market meltdown and the problems in the commercial real estate market. Q: With the U.S. real estate market still at death’s door …
Selling Investment Property At A Loss
Selling an investment property you inherited at a loss may not give you any tax benefits. Q: I purchased a townhouse with my aunt five years ago. She passed away last year, and I want to sell it. We paid …
Compare Investment Options With A Fee-Only Financial Planner
Q: I finally sold my home after 2 years on the market. A couple of months ago, I purchased and paid cash for a new home for about $400,000. I am 70 years old with no debt. I own two …
Tax Implications Of Selling Rental Property
Q: My sister owns a rental property in California that had approximately $200,000 in equity. She owes $200,000 on the mortgage. This property is now valued only at about $250,000. She also has a mortgage on her primary residence nearby. …
Investment Properties Have Fewer Refinance Options
Q: In the summer of 2006 I bought a condo in Las Vegas with a friend. At the time, we were both successful online poker players and we were spending a lot of time in Las Vegas for live tournaments. …
How To Buy A Tax Lien House As Investment Property
Q: About 3 years ago my neighbor moved out and abandoned her home. Now I find that the house will be auctioned off for tax delinquency. The starting bid is very low. I would like to bid on and try …
Rent Deductible Against Mortgage?
Q: I have a question and I can’t seem to find the answer on the Internet. Perhaps mine is not a common situation. I own a single family home that I rented out. The house was too big for me. …
How to Sell Your Vacation Property When It’s Losing Money
When it’s losing money, you may want to learn how to sell your vacation property. Underwater mortgages may leave you wondering how to sell your vacation property. It is not desirable to retain a vacation property when it’s losing money. Loan modification may not be possible for a vacation property when it’s losing money. In that case you may need to learn how to sell your vacation property. A short sale might be another option in how to sell your vacation property when it’s losing money. Market the investment property to vacationers and renters if you want another way how to sell your vacation property. Internet marketing could lead to increased rentals for a vacation property when it’s losing money. Whatever is decided, you need to know how to sell your vacation property when it’s losing money.
