The Ryan Bakke Show

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Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app Join my free community to learn about tax strategy: skool.com/taxes Let's connect! ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/ ► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryan...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app Join my free community to learn about tax strategy: skool.com/taxes Let's connect! ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/ ► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryan...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? https://taxstrategy365.com/yt-app Want me to answer your questions live? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A: https://taxstrategy365.com/yt-ama Let's connect! ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/ ► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanba...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? https://taxstrategy365.com/yt-appWant me to answer your questions live? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A: https://taxstrategy365.com/yt-amaLet's connect!► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/► Twitter: https://x.com/RyanBakkeCPA► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app Co-hosting sounds like the perfect real estate side hustle… until you’re stuck running someone else’s property for scraps. In this video, I break down the real math behind STR co-hosting—what it actually takes to make $100K+ per year doing this, why most co-hosts never hit that number, and what I’d personally do instead...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? https://taxstrategy365.com/yt-appWant me to answer your questions live? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A: https://taxstrategy365.com/yt-amaMost investors have no idea how to estimate the tax savings from buying a rental property—so in this video, I’m going to walk you through exactly how I do it. There are five key factors that determine how much...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? https://taxstrategy365.com/yt-appIf you’re a business owner still drowning in $15/hour tasks, you’re not building — you’re burning out. In this video, I’m breaking down the exact process I’ve used to hire and train 20+ virtual assistants to run the backend of my businesses — including my CPA firm, Airbnb portfolio, and personal brand. Whether you’re look...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? https://taxstrategy365.com/yt-app In this video, I’ll walk you through the exact tax traps most investors miss when selling an STR—and how to avoid them. You’ll learn: * The tax math no one talks about (spoiler: your loan balance doesn’t matter) * Why timing your sale matters just as much as your purchase * How equity before vs. after taxes works * The 4...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? https://taxstrategy365.com/yt-app Is it time to sell your underperforming short-term rental? Or should you keep holding? Most investors only look at cash-on-cash return. But return on equity? That’s where the real money is made. In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to calculate it — and how to decide whether to sell, refinance, or hold your STR for l...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app In this episode, I scaled my business from zero to $3 million through organic growth, but eventually, I felt like I hit a ceiling. That’s when I decided to acquire a $2.5 million accounting firm in Los Angeles. In this episode, I explain why I made that decision, how acquisition compares to building...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app In this episode, I break down how I analyze real estate deals using patterns, historical percentages, and what I call “return on hassle.” I share a story about a 16-unit property I almost bought to retire my mom and how a mentor helped me realize it wouldn’t work—just by looking at the percentages. I...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app In this episode, after leaving Deloitte at 23, I set out to help people who were the first in their families to build wealth. Three years later, I’m running two CPA firms with nearly 800 clients and reflecting on how much can change in just one trip around the sun. In this episode, I talk about the l...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app In this episode, I dive into some of the most common tax questions I get from my communities, including how to properly report rental days for short-term rentals, the pros and cons of doing a cost segregation study, and how bonus depreciation really works. I also talk about when it makes sense to hir...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app In this episode from the ATL Real Estate Conference, I share how I went from failing senior year math to becoming the youngest CPA in Illinois. I walk through the tax strategies I use with real estate investors, like cost segregation, depreciation, and how to take advantage of the short-term rental l...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app In this episode, I break down the differences between filing jointly and filing separately as a married couple. I go through real scenarios where filing separately can actually lead to better outcomes, especially when it comes to student loans, tax credits, and mortgage approvals. I explain how combi...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app In this episode, I answer real estate and tax questions from members of my RE Tax Prep and Tax Strategy 365 communities. I talk through the differences between DSCR and second home loans, and how they impact your tax situation and future financing options. I also explain how land-to-structure ratios...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app If a real estate contract doesn’t have the right protections, you can end up overpaying, losing your deposit, or getting stuck with costly repairs. In this episode, I walk through the six key clauses I use in every deal to make sure I'm protected—no matter what market I’m in. I cover things like...

Join my Facebook group, Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors, and become part of a community with 11,500+ high-level real estate investors ► Join here: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/taxstrategyforinvestors⁠ In this episode, I sit down with John Bianchi and Taylor Jones to explore strategies for maximizing tax savings in real estate, leveraging short-term rental loopholes, and optimizing ret...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app In this episode, I walk you through the exact steps to correctly set up an LLC in any state—and avoid the critical mistakes that make over half of DIY LLCs essentially worthless. I cover the full 7-step process, the difference between proper and flimsy asset protection, and the most common compliance...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app In this episode, Ryan Bakke breaks down the key differences between LLCs and S Corporations—and why putting your rental real estate in an S Corp could cost you thousands in taxes. While S Corps are great for service-based businesses, Ryan walks through three major tax traps for real estate investors...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app In this episode, I break down one of the most powerful tax strategies available to real estate investors: the short-term rental (STR) tax loophole. I explain how investors who don’t qualify as real estate professionals can still use rental losses to offset W-2 and active business income—if they meet...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app In this episode, I talk with Chelsea Cutrer—former tech executive turned short-term rental queen—about her incredible journey from W2 to full-time real estate entrepreneur. Chelsea shares how she leveraged her design eye, sales background, and business instincts to build a growing STR portfolio in th...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app In this Client Success Spotlight episode, I sit down with Tanya and Arjun Bhasin to talk about how they built a top-performing short-term rental business while still working demanding tech jobs. From closing over $100k in bookings in their first month to building standout properties in competitive ma...

Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here: ► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-app In this episode, I explore the best strategies to save for your kids' college education, breaking down the pros and cons of 529 plans, Roth IRAs, and taxable brokerage accounts. From understanding state-specific tax advantages to leveraging the flexibility of brokerage accounts, I explain how to...