Conducting a cost segregation study further accelerates depreciation deductions, reducing taxable income in the early years.If the investor has suspended or carried-forward passive losses, these may be applied to offset rental income, enhancing tax efficiency.

At the appraisal conducted before closing, the house was appraised for $200,000.

It cannot be any worse than what you guys have up in Cleveland regarding city officials and the people loyal to them Watching Cleveland Council Memebers conduct business is like watching two Dolphins try to impregnate a basketball.

This allows the two LLC's to pool money without forming a separate entity.Question 1: Does the intent to "flip" run the risk of being seen in the eyes of 2002-22 as conducting a business?"

I would recommend others conduct similar real property searches on your invested property to see what might be there.

If financially feasible, I would recommend considering investments in both short-term rentals (STR) and long-term rentals (LTR), as each can offer distinct advantages for building wealth and diversifying income.If you're currently in a high-income bracket, you may benefit from conducting a cost segregation study on rental properties to accelerate depreciation and reduce your taxable income in the near term.Additionally, you might want to consider:Establishing an LLC, potentially in joint ownership with your spouse (if married), which can provide liability protection and potential tax flexibility.Rolling over your 401(k) into a self-directed IRA (SDIRA), which would allow you to invest retirement funds into real estate and potentially gain additional tax-deferred or tax-free growth, depending on the account structure.

Then there's equity stripping, and having appropriate insurance (assuming you avoid negligent conduct).

CPAs must adhere to ET §1.520.001 "Commissions and Referral Fee Rules" of the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct which states commissions and referral fees are allowable under certain conditions and must be disclosed to the client in writing.

Finally, always conduct thorough due diligence before committing to any purchase to ensure it meets your criteria and long-term goals.

The majority of NC tax deed sales are conducted in person at the county courthouse.