Tax Smart Real Estate Investors Podcast

In this episode, Thomas Castelli here is joined with Nathan Long, Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP) and President of Quest Trust Company. Today we discuss building wealth through self-directed retirement accounts plus the wealth-building power of Health Savings Accounts aka HSAs. Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up t...

In this episode, we're joined by Mark McMahon. Mark has spent over 25 years as a contractor and the last 12 years as a realtor, flipper, and landlord in Southern California. Mark and his wife have flipped over 500 homes and now own over 40 units of their own. Today we discuss how Mark bounced back from bankruptcy in 2009 to build a flipping business that funds the acquisition of his rental propert...

In this third episode of our series on operating agreements, Thomas is again joined by Kaylyn Deaver, CPA, a Tax Manager here at The Real Estate CPA! Thomas and Kaylyn discuss FAQs regarding operating agreements from listeners. Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date on changing tax laws: www.facebook.com/groups/taxsmarti...

In this episode, we're joined by Roy Koppelmann to discuss his real estate journey from SFR investor to multifamily investor and developer, his tax success story, Biden's proposed changes, as well as tax strategies for real estate developers. Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date on changing tax laws: www.facebook.com/g...

In this second episode of our series on operating agreements, Thomas is again joined by Kaylyn Deaver, CPA, a Tax Manager here at The Real Estate CPA! Thomas and Kaylyn discuss the ins and outs of preferred returns. If you haven't listened to OA 01, you should check that out first! Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date...

In this episode, Thomas is joined by Kaylyn Deaver, CPA, a Tax Manager here at The Real Estate CPA! We will discuss operating agreements, specifically the tax components of operating agreements and why it's important that you have your CPA involved in the creation and review of the agreement. Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay...

In today's episode, Thomas discusses how the self-rental rules impact business owners and self-employed professionals and how to avoid them in order to use rental losses against non-passive income Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax strategy and stay up to date on changing tax laws: www.facebook.com/groups/taxsmartinvestors For an initial consult...

Brandon and Thomas recorded this episode together live in Denver as we have been receiving many questions from clients about the proposed Biden tax changes. It's important to note that these changes are currently being negotiated in Congress - we don't have a formal bill yet, but we're expecting one in June/July 2021. We will keep you updated on the proposed changes and new updates! Join our Faceb...

In this episode, Brandon and Thomas explore various tax court cases that involve short-term rental properties and their key the take aways, Short-term rentals are important because many taxpayers want to offset their W2/active/ordinary/nonpassive income with real estate losses. If done properly, short-term rentals can offset directly against this ordinary income without the real estate professiona...

This is the second episode in our series of episodes to unpack and clarify the tax loophole of short-term rentals. In this episode, Brandon and Thomas discuss the technical aspects of what you need to understand including the code sections, material participation, where this activity falls on your tax return, and several other things. Short-term rentals are important because many taxpayers want to...

This is the first episode in our series of episodes to unpack and clarify the tax loophole of short-term rentals. Brandon Hall and Thomas Castelli will walk through all aspects of investing in short-term rentals to reduce your tax liability. Short-term rentals are important because many taxpayers want to offset their W2/active/ordinary/nonpassive income with real estate losses. If done properly, s...

Brandon and Thomas are joined by JC Castillo of Velo Residential and Paul Peebles of Old Capital Lending. We discuss the current state of the multifamily market, the lending environment, and why operational excellence will be key to success for multifamily owners and operators over the next 10 years. Learn more about JC and his work: https://www.veloresidential.com/ Learn more about Paul and his w...

By default, rental losses are passive. They can only offset other passive income. Qualifying as a real estate professional allows you to take rental losses against W2 or active business income. This episode is about IRS Audits of REPS. What is their perspective and lens they're looking through? What are they looking to see? How do you protect yourself? If you haven't already listened to REPS 03, c...

By default, rental losses are passive. They can only offset other passive income. Qualifying as a real estate professional allows you to take rental losses against W2 or active business income. Brandon and Thomas want to set the record straight and tell people what they need to hear to win IRS audits. Some of the myths we discuss are things that we've heard other practitioners or educators tell th...

By default, rental losses are passive. They can only offset other passive income. Qualifying as a real estate professional allows you to take rental losses against W2 or active business income. Brandon and Thomas discuss how to qualify for the real estate professional status as well as material participation, two very important concepts to turn your losses nonpassive to offset your W2 or other act...

Brandon Hall and Thomas Castelli break down Section 469 (the real estate professional status), the history of Section 469, and why it matters to real estate investors. This is the first episode in a series of episodes designed to set the record straight and demystify some of the complexities of this area of the tax code and address misinformation and misconceptions. Join our Facebook group, the on...

Rod Khleif is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist who is passionate about real estate, business, and giving back. Rod has owned over 2,000 apartment homes and apartment buildings and has built over 22 businesses in his 40 year business career which have been worth tens of millions of dollars. In today’s episode, we put the numbers and analysis aside and Rod takes us through an exercise on the...

Joel Owens is an entrepreneur, investor, triple net lease expert, and broker. In this episode, we discuss NNN leases, which type of commercial property makes sense for your investment strategy, current trends in the real estate market, and so much more. Joel specializes in triple net leases, both single-tenant and multi-tenant. He has experience in commercial land development and large multifamily...

Richard Coyne and Bill Zahller are managing partners of Park Capital Partners. Park Capital Partners brings together investors to acquire apartment complexes. In today’s episode we discuss Bill and Rich's investment strategy and why they’re in the markets they’re in, how the price of construction materials are impacting supply, portfolio allocation, crypto, and more! Learn more about Bill, Richard...

Chris Cammack is a self-made 7 figure real estate investor, serial entrepreneur, corporate America side hustler, public speaker, and real estate business coach. In today’s episode, we discuss how Chris Cammack built his 7 figure real estate business, his investment strategy, current market conditions, systems, and more! Learn more about Chris and his work: https://www.cammackestates.com/ Join our...

Matthew Sullivan is the CEO and Founder of QuantmRE, a company that solves a real problem for homeowners by helping them access a portion of their home equity without taking on more debt. Matthew has a proven track record in real estate innovation. In today’s episode we discuss home equity agreements, a tax free way to tap in to the equity in a property without a loan. We also discuss why hedge fu...

Bill Ham is Chief Operating Officer and the driving force behind Broadwell Property Group. He has upwards of 20 years of experience in Real Estate with a proven track record of identifying, acquiring, operating, and divesting of large footprint Multifamily Housing as well as SFRs. He is also a coach and mentor to the future titans of multifamily real estate investing. In today’s episode we discuss...

Herschell Hamilton is the co-founder and Chief Strategic Officer of BLOC Global Group. The company manages and develops complex real estate and building projects; provides commercial real estate transaction, advisory, and investment services. In today’s episode we discuss “outsourced”, or fee development services, revitalization and economic development including tax incentives such as Opportunity...

We receive hundreds of inquiries about our tax preparation and tax planning services. Some investors group these services together, and some understand there is a difference. Today, Brandon and Thomas discuss getting a tax plan in place. Register for the Tax-Smart Course: https://courses.therealestatecpa.com/ Join our Facebook group, the one-stop-shop for real estate investors to learn about tax s...

Mark Ritter is the CEO of MBFS and Nu Direction Lending. Mark is an expert in all things credit union and small business lending, and the organizations he leads are designed to help credit unions fund more loans to real estate investors and small business owners in their communities. In today’s episode, we discuss the benefits of having a relationship and working with credit unions compared to ban...