I am looking for ways to reduce my tax bill outside oftraditional strategies for a w-2 employee (Max 401k, HAS, etc).

For some context: we own and operate a portfolio of single-family homes in the Milwaukee suburbs for about 15 years (with some in-house help) and have learned a few things along the way.The biggest shift in my career of managing tenants happened when we started treating tenants more like employees then customers. 

An S-Corp can have employees as W2 workers (which are the owners) and they can be paid by company check and now they just pay their normal taxes, they are no longer "self-employed". 

It's essential to carefully evaluate location, builder reputation, timelines, and local rental policies before moving forward.I'm interested to know: Are you considering preconstruction properties this year?

I trained myself through work experience as an employee of architects and builders to prepare for these projects.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

@Brenda Reems You’re thinking smart by wanting to involve your partner not as an employee but as a true stakeholder, especially since he brings operational value and you’re contributing capital and deal structure.

Considering buying a few new construction SFH and targeting medical/ft Gordon employees.

The GC is demanding that they both return , and neither will , because their employees just wont do it .

Quote from @John Matthew Johnston: @John Matthew JohnstonThe building will be evaluated as a single R-2 Occupancy - Apartment• All new work will need to be in compliance with the Energy Compliance Code• All new work will need to be in compliance with the 2018 IBC/IEBC unless the work is started after July 15, 2025.

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