4 Incredible Tax Strategies You’ve (Probably) Never Heard About
Some of the most beautiful benefits of real estate are the tax credits it allows, the most famously-known being the 1031 exchange. But are you aware of all the latest tax…
Real Estate Business Management
Business Management can often be similar across many industries and types of enterprises. Successful real estate investors treat their investments like a business and run them professionally. This section of the BiggerPockets Blog contains articles that can help journeyman investors systematize and professionally run their real estate businesses. Topics include hiring, management, business policy, and scaling. These articles are written by some of the best investors in the business, and in regions throughout the country.
How to Scale Up Your Short-Term Rentals to a Million-Dollar Business
Your first few properties are up and running successfully, and you are earning decent cash flow every month. Now that your business is stabilized financially, it's time to start thinking…
Accounting Practices for LLCs: What Every Real Estate Investor Should Know
Thinking about setting an LLC up for your real estate business? The accounting is an essential part of a successful LLC. It needs to be done, and it needs to…
How Hiring Your Kids Can Save You Money on Taxes
Aside from taxes, one of our biggest expenses is probably our kids. And as they get older, they often get more expensive (think cars and college!). So, a common question…
8 Ways to Vet a CPA for Your Real Estate Investing Business
Although it may sound like a simple undertaking, finding a knowledgeable, experienced certified public accountant for your real estate investing business takes a lot of research and effort. To get the…
How Automated Pricing Software Can Maximize Your Airbnb Profits
Did you know there's a way to automatically update the daily rate of your short-term rental to both stay competitive and generate the most profit? Well, now you know! Here…
5 Qualities to Seek Out in Your Next Real Estate Partnership
There are so many great things about having business partners—from sharing the workload, to workshopping ideas, to scaling faster, and more. But you wouldn't marry someone without thoroughly understanding what…
Landlords, Legal Liability, and LLCs: How Property Owners Cover Their Assets
Real estate investors are vulnerable to lawsuits if they do not have an asset protection strategy in place. The strongest strategies often consist of many tactics, including liability insurance and…
The Battle for the Throne: Opportunity Zone or 1031 Exchange?
Real estate values have increased in recent years, and many investors want to lock in that appreciation and sell their properties. As such, a common question CPAs are asked is…
4 Practical Ways to Keep All Your Real Estate Documents Organized
If you own multiple properties, then you may feel scatterbrained at times. Each comes with its own complicated paper trail. If organization doesn’t come naturally to you, then you’ll have…
Top 10 Tax Advantages of Investing in Real Estate
The tax savings of real estate investing are pretty incredible. In fact, tax laws are set up for real estate investors to avoid taxes if we arrange our affairs appropriately. Here…
Fact or Fiction: Save on Taxes by Paying Your Own LLC a Property Management Fee
Asset protection and tax savings are an extremely important part of any investor’s overall plan. So, should you create a property management company under a separate LLC in order to…
Stop! Before You Refinance, Consider These Tax Traps & Opportunities
In recent years, real estate prices have appreciated significantly, leading many investors to refinance. But before taking out loans, you'd be wise to meet with your tax advisor—it may result…
