All Forum Posts by: Kelly O'Keefe
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Post: Repairs & Maintenance Deduction on First Rental?

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The period you can begin to deduct expenses starts when it was "placed in service" this means when it was listed as available for rent. Was the property vacant prior to October when she moved in?
Post: Search for a cpa

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- North Carolina
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If you are set on meeting in person then I would recommend @Nate Meeker
Post: Search for a cpa

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- North Carolina
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There are 20+ Tax pros who specialize in real estate on BiggerPockets, we mostly work remotely. However, if you are looking for someone local there are few in CA and even LA who may be taking on clients. Is there anything specific you need help with?
Post: New here, Introducing myself

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- North Carolina
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Welcome to the site! I am out by Pinehurst, and a big fan of NC! let me know if you need anything or find a few good real estate meetups in NC
Post: The Biggest Mistakes Investors Make in Real Estate

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- North Carolina
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Awesome job Ken!
Post: Real Estate CPA to Join Our Expanding Resource Team

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- North Carolina
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I know @Sean O'Keefe was active in real estate in that area and knows specifics for Nevada and CA. If you are willing to work remote I am sure there are many who can assist you from the forum. @Nate Meeker is a little further south but could also help if you need someone who knows real estate
Post: How far back can I claim a deduction for repairs?

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- North Carolina
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you can amend Three years back. Before amending I would ask how much of a return/credit you will receive vs. how much it will cost to amend.
Post: Best software for tracking payments, taxes on rentals

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- North Carolina
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what do you mean when you say "staying on top of due dates?"
do you want the software to collect for you, or just track all of the information?
Post: Kansas City Super Bowl Win influencing the Kansas City housing market.

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- North Carolina
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So does this mean there is also investment potential in San Fransisco, because after losing the Super Bowl demand for housing will plummet?
Post: Buy and hold tax benefits?

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I think there are several strategies you could use. I would look into Cost Segregations, STR Loophole, Material Participation, and Active vs Passive Income. I think once you have a general idea of these topics you can start to understand how your income is being taxed and then develop a strategy to maximize your rental property.
However, without knowing a little bit more it is hard to give you a direct answer. So I will agree with @Account Closed and say "It depends"