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Michael Kare Forgot to deduct depreciation for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
14 October 2025 | 32 replies
If your MAGI is over $150K, passive losses can’t offset W-2 or other income unless you qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS) or use the Short-Term Rental (STR) loophole.
Trevor DeSimone Tax Consulting; HALL CPA, PROVISION, KEYSTONE ETC
16 October 2025 | 18 replies
I also know several people doing AirBnbs to get the short term rental loophole - are people really saving that much in taxes by doing STR? 
Paul Merriwether Has anyone heard of Scott Jelinek and his Slow Flip strategy?
14 November 2025 | 41 replies
So does the book provide a loophole to the three property limitation to the “mortgage origination” rule (Dodd Frank)?
William Thompson Be Your Own Bank? Here’s the Side of Infinite Banking Nobody Talks About
9 October 2025 | 9 replies
Many investors can find better returns putting that same money into deals.It’s not a tax loophole – It’s tax-deferred growth, not a magic “tax-free hack.”
Janet Behm IRS is issuing huge penalties for implementing bad social media tax advice
3 October 2025 | 8 replies
Clickbait headlines promising “easy refunds” or “loopholes everyone qualifies for” can lead people into real trouble with the IRS.Some things that are often misunderstood:STR (short-term rental) rules: People sometimes assume they can deduct every expense without limitation or ignore occupancy thresholds.
Oscar Ledezma Vazquez Recommendations for CPA in southern California that know STR loophole
26 September 2025 | 17 replies
I am looking for a CPA that knows the STR Loophole and can help us with offsetting our W2 income and is taking new clients.
Debra Lyon Converting a LTR to a STR. Our 1st STR. Orange Texas
7 October 2025 | 6 replies
., 100+ hours and more than anyone else), you may qualify for the STR loophole, allowing depreciation and losses to offset W-2 or active income, even without Real Estate Professional status.
Paul Williams First-Time 203k Loan Investor – Rehab & Cash Flow Outlook for Triplex in Kingston, NY
2 October 2025 | 5 replies
This is just one of the loopholes and tips I enjoy offering to other BP members to help avoid lost time or money!  
Tyler Ingram STR-Friendly CPA in Tennessee
1 October 2025 | 7 replies
There are plenty of accountants on here that are familiar with the STR loophole.
Manny Santacruz Better late than never!
9 October 2025 | 18 replies
Never too late to jump into REI and right now thing are getting even better with mortgage rates getting ready to drop over the next few month.I am here to help offer my 19 years of eperience in the REI game and how to avoid the basic pitfalls and also how to take advantage of the new programs out over the last few months and which loopholes to use.