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Reporting & Tax

How to Avoid Capital Gains Taxes on Investment Properties

Lear how to avoid paying capital gains tax on investment property with strategies like 1031 exchanges, tax-loss harvesting, and more.

Ben Luxon

Updated

April 2, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

April 2, 2025

Reporting & Tax

Cash-on-Cash Return vs Cap Rate for Your Rental Property Investment

Should you use cash-on-cash return or cap rate when assessing real estate, and what is a good cap rate for your rental properties?

Laura Holton

Updated

March 31, 2025

Laura Holton

Updated

March 31, 2025

Investment Strategy

Tax Implications of Converting Primary Residence To Rental Property

The tax implications of converting your primary residence into a rental: rental income, deductions, depreciation and capital gains tax.

Ben Luxon

Updated

March 19, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

March 19, 2025

Reporting & Tax

What Closing Costs Tax Deductible For Rental Properties?

Some rental property closing costs are immediately deductible, while some must be added to your cost basis and depreciated. Learn more.

Ben Luxon

Updated

March 13, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

March 13, 2025

tenant management

Rental Tax Deductions Checklist to Maximize Deductions

This rental property tax deductions checklist outlines 21 deductible rental expenses that landlords need to track.

Ben Luxon

Updated

March 11, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

March 11, 2025

Reporting & Tax

Real Estate Tax Filing Mistakes and How To Avoid an Audit

Learn how to streamline your real estate tax prep and avoid common tax mistakes and IRS audits with expert tips from CPA Thomas Castelli.

Ben Luxon

Updated

March 4, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

March 4, 2025

tenant management

Passive Activity and Passive Activity Loss Limitations in Real Estate

Learn how passive activity loss limitations restrict rental deductions, plus exceptions like the $25K allowance and real estate professional rules.

Ben Luxon

Updated

March 4, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

March 4, 2025

tenant management

When and How To Cash-Out Refinance a Rental Property

A cash-out refinance on a rental property is a strategy that allows investors to release equity in order to scale their portfolio and build wealth.

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 28, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 28, 2025

tenant management

Can Landlords Deduct Remodelling Expenses for Rental Property?

Find out if landlords can deduct remodeling expenses for rental properties, which costs qualify, and how to maximize tax deductions.

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 26, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 26, 2025

tenant management

How to Depreciate Improvements on Rental Properties

Learn how to depreciate improvements on rental properties, maximize tax benefits, and track expenses accurately to boost your investment’s profitability.

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 19, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 19, 2025

tenant management

5 Top Rental Property Bookkeeping Tips For Landlords

Accurate bookkeeping is essential to running a profitable rental portfolio. Here are our top five rental property accounting tips.

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 18, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 18, 2025

Reporting & Tax

How to Calculate Depreciation on a Rental Property [+Free Spreadsheet]

Learn how to calculate depreciation on rental property, including methods like straight-line and accelerated depreciation, to maximize tax benefits.

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 12, 2025

Ben Luxon

Updated

February 12, 2025