All Forum Posts by: John Duston
John Duston has started 5 posts and replied 203 times.
Post: 31 Rippon Ave

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Post: Advice for Entity formation (Reside in CA, investing out of state)

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Unfortunately, you would have to register in CA as you have nexus here. CA is also a stickler about this
Post: Southern California real estate attorney

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Quote from @Travis Andres:
Quote from @John Duston:
I know one in Santa Barbara and another in LA if you still want a referral.
thanks!
Will send you a DM
Post: How do rich pay zero taxes legally?

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@Mary Jay
If you own real estate and pay taxes, buy more
Post: Santa Barbara Informal Meetup #21 - Third Window!

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@Baird King
Will be there
Post: Cost Segregation beneficial for older purchased homes

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@Edward Alicante
There's a good bit more effort as you'd have to file a change of accounting method
Post: CPA, Financial Advisor, Experiences Investor: LLC Help please

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@Jessica Lamont
It depends on each individual. There's no one size fits all. Also talk to a lawyer and insurance agent, not just a C
Post: CPA, Financial Advisor, Experiences Investor: LLC Help please

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- Santa Barbara, CA
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@Jessica Lamont
It depends on each individual. There's no one size fits all. Also talk to a lawyer and insurance agent, not just a C
Post: CPA, Financial Advisor, Experiences Investor: LLC Help please

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- Santa Barbara, CA
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@Jessica Lamont
It depends on each individual. There's no one size fits all. Also talk to a lawyer and insurance agent, not just a C
Post: Writing off expenses on a property bought in December

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@Brady Ascheman
I second Linda's answer. You can claim all of your expenses as an increase to the properties basis but as the property isn't in service this year you're not gonna be deducting very much on your taxes this year.