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James Klein LLC or C Corp ?
3 November 2025 | 6 replies
If you and the other members are active in the business, the IRS expects you to take reasonable salaries as W-2 wages.
Brett Cook Cost Seg Study Recommendations — 2 Homes in Charlottesville, VA + 2 in Greece
29 October 2025 | 12 replies
It can also provide significant benefits for short-term rental owners who materially participate in their rental activity, as these taxpayers may be able to offset ordinary income with accelerated depreciation deductions.However, high-income earners who do not meet the active participation or real estate professional requirements are generally unable to fully benefit from cost segregation due to the passive activity loss limitations under Internal Revenue Code 469.It is important to note that cost segregation is not “free money.”
Rose Cole Should I invest in San Diego, CA?
11 November 2025 | 29 replies
For that to happen, your tenants need to remain employed at similar wages for decades.
Alan Asriants Most investors don't understand that depreciation is owed back when you sell!
7 November 2025 | 38 replies
It can be a powerful way to offset W-2 income—especially for high earners and the self-employed.
AJ Wong 📉2025 STR Loophole | How to identify, close and participate with weeks to spare.
15 October 2025 | 5 replies
The STRLH is optimized for high wage earners, earning enough that they can usually qualify and afford to purchase the property regardless of the tax benefits or proposed income.
Elizabeth Bower Investing for Generational Wealth
4 November 2025 | 15 replies
When they’re old enough, pay them W-2 wages from a sole proprietorship or family partnership for FICA-free income.
Cesar Smith Real Estate Pros: What’s Your Go-To Resource for Mastering the Industry?
4 November 2025 | 12 replies
One other resource if you will and that is fully understanding compound interest and how the miracle of compound interest can hurt or benefit you depending on whether you are an earner of interest or a payer of interest. 
Cristian Fahey Personal Investor Assistant
24 October 2025 | 2 replies
If you continue working as a tax accountant for the big four in the Boston area, you will likely make $100,000 in a few years.If you want better hours, look to work for a small firm(less than 25 people) and you will likely work 40 hours a week most of the year and 55 hours for like 2-3 months.If you work as an assistant, you will likely make close to minimum wage
Vidyadhar R. Can Stay-at-Home Spouse Qualify for Real Estate Professional Status?
20 October 2025 | 6 replies
I’m a full-time W2 earner.
Benjamin Dolly New and stuck in analysis, looking for advice for how to start
24 October 2025 | 43 replies
You’re asking what every analytical high earner should ask before jumping in: how much leverage is too much when starting out?