Refinancing a rental property can be a smart financial move, and some of these costs are often tax-deductible, saving you money when tax season rolls around. The key thing to…
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Deducting tree removals: Tax rules explained
When a tree falls on your rental property, it doesn’t just make a sound—it can create a significant dilemma and potentially become a sizable unplanned expense. Whether cleaning up the…
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14 common short-term rental tax deductions (2025 guide)
Let’s say you just replaced the outdated kitchen appliances in your short-term rental, hoping to attract more guests, enhance their experience, and increase your rental income. The next thing you…
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Powell: We won’t wait for 2% inflation to cut rates
According to Kriston Capps of Bloomberg, President Biden proposed national rent control to cap annual rent increases at 5% for landlords with over 50 units, threatening the loss of federal…
Deducting HELOC interest on rental property: Tax rules explained
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a useful tool for investors wanting to upgrade their property or use the funds to buy a new property. However, the tax…
Is mortgage insurance tax deductible on a rental property?
Can deducting mortgage insurance reduce your taxable net income and put more money in your pocket? With the IRS’s maze of rules and regulations, pinpointing exactly what you can deduct…
Q2 2024 jobs data signals rate cut
Justin Lahart and Nick Timiraos of the Wall Street Journal report on last week’s jobs data, highlighting that the U.S. added 206,000 jobs in June, slightly surpassing expectations and maintaining…
New home sale listings surge 35%, most in two years
Margaret Jackson of Yahoo! News reports on new data showing the increasing popularity of the build-to-rent segment. In the first quarter, construction began on 18,000 single-family built-for-rent homes, marking a…
Apartment starts tumble in Q2 2024
Dana Anderson of Redfin reports on a new survey showing younger generations are likelier to move between rental units. Over half (55.5%) of Gen Z renters stayed in their homes…
