Brandon Hall

Short-Term Rentals 4 min read

Oct 18, 2023Nov 06, 2023 Brandon Hall

You Can Save Thousands On Your Short-Term Rental Taxes By “Accelerating” Depreciation

There are plenty of ways to lower your tax bill, but STRs have a secret sauce that you can take advantage of. Here's what you need to know.

Tax Laws 5 min read

May 22, 2023Nov 06, 2023 Brandon Hall

Everything You Need To Know About Tracking Passive Activity Losses Using Form 8582

Accurately tracking your passive activity can help save you money at tax time.

BiggerPockets Daily 4 min read

Apr 20, 2021Aug 01, 2023 Brandon Hall

Do Short-Term Rental Hosts Have a Bigger Tax Burden? Here’s What to Know

Short-term stays using popular rental services like Airbnb are quickly becoming the norm. But being a host can change your tax liability? If investors are not careful, they may end…

Finding Deals 7 min read

Aug 22, 2020May 22, 2023 Brandon Hall

What Is Cash-On-Cash Return & How To Calculate It

Real estate investors can use cash-on-cash return to quickly evaluate a property's potential. However, this metric still has flaws. Learn more here.

Real Estate Business Management 5 min read

Jul 22, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Brandon Hall

Renting to Your Family Members? Don’t Fall for the ‘Personal Use’ Trap!

So you want family and friends to stay in your rental? Be careful! Renting to family members could designate your property as "personal use"—and you could miss out on vital…

BiggerPockets Daily 9 min read

Jun 16, 2020Feb 24, 2024 Brandon Hall

Sorry, But Investing in Rentals Won’t Build Massive Wealth. THIS Will.

If you want to generate massive wealth in a relatively short amount of time, owning rental properties will not be your primary driver of such growth. Let me explain why…

Real Estate Business Management 6 min read

Feb 27, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Brandon Hall

What Being a CPA Has Taught Me About Becoming a Millionaire

Being a CPA has allowed me to peer into the financial lives of many successful real estate investors. Though I’m not a millionaire myself, I’ve identified habits, mindsets, and logic…

Finding Deals 7 min read

Feb 20, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Brandon Hall

Looking to Invest Out of State? Here’s How to Pick and Analyze a City

Want to invest remotely? Better do your due diligence! Learn exactly how to best analyze and choose a city for maximum cash flow here.

Real Estate Business Management 8 min read

Feb 11, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Brandon Hall

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…

Real Estate Business Management 5 min read

Dec 15, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Brandon Hall

4 Tax Strategies Smart Investors Consider Implementing at Year-End

With the new year right around the corner, most people are thinking about sipping spiked eggnog—but smart real estate investors are also finalizing their tax strategies. Read on for last-minute…

Real Estate Business Management 9 min read

Nov 08, 2019Aug 10, 2023 Brandon Hall

How Much Is Your Time Worth? Here’s How to Calculate It (& Up Your Value!)

More than anything else, your time is valuable. So how do you know if tasks are worthy of your most precious asset? Find out how to calculate it here!

FIRE & Retirement 6 min read

Jul 28, 2019Feb 13, 2024 Brandon Hall

Does a 401(k) Make Sense, or Should I Invest Those Funds Elsewhere?

You've probably heard that 401(k)s are a great way to prepare for retirement—but are they REALLY? Investigate the numbers here (you may be surprised)!

Personal Development & Goals 8 min read

Feb 02, 2019Feb 23, 2024 Brandon Hall

Investing NOW So You Can Have the Lifestyle You Want LATER? You’re Doing it Wrong.

Are you working hard now so that eventually you can live the life you want? Here's how you can start living that life TODAY, supported by your investments.