Tutorial Index

Updated October 26, 2009   
Depreciation
>> Depreciation Basics   Depreciation explanation and how it works for small residential rental properties.
>> Depreciation Calculator   Residential rental property depreciation calculator.
>> Repairs vs. Improvements   How repairs and improvements differ and why it's important for your rental property.
>> Common Income Mistakes   Common IRS reporting income mistakes on investment properties.
>> What is Chattel?   Basic chattel description along with how it's use might lower your tax bill.
>> Rental property depreciation examples   Simple examples of annual depreciation for investment properties.
>> Residential cost segregation   Cost segregation speeds up depreciation on rental properties.
>> Appliance depreciation   How to depreciate new appliances, carpets.
>> Appliance depreciation examples   Examples of personal property depreciation.
>> Appliance depreciation calculator   Appliance and carpet depreciation calculator.
Calculators
>> Mortgage Calculator   Simple residential mortgage calculator.
>> Depreciation Calculator   Residential rental property depreciation calculator.
>> Appliance depreciation calculator   Appliance and carpet depreciation calculator.
1031 Exchanges
>> Easy 1031 exchange overview   Simple 1031 Exchange explanation for small property owners.
>> 1031 Exchange Tips   Some tips and other things to watch for on 1031 exchanges.
>> Identifying 1031 properties   The rules for choosing your 1031 exchange properties.
Schedule E
>> What is Schedule E?   Brief description of IRS 1040 Schedule E used for residential investment properties.
>> Active vs Passive Investors   How the IRS treats your rental business depends on if you're active or passive.
>> Section 179 and rental property   Description of how section 179 deductions apply to rental property.
Purchasing U.S. property as a foreign buyer
>> International buyers - part 1   Description of the real estate buying process as a foreign buyer.
>> Foreign buyers - part 2   Income taxes on property owned by foreign buyers.
>> Foreign buyers - part 3   Common questions on buying property in the U.S.
Deutsche
>> Ausländische Käufer von US-Immobilien.   Kaufverfahren für ausländische Käufer von US-Immobilien.
>> Steuern auf Einkommen aus US-Mietimmobilien für ausländische Eigentümer.   Ausländische Eigentümer haben die Wahl wie man Steuern für Mietimmobilien berechnet.
>> Erwerb und Eigentum von US-Immobilien - häufige Fragen.   Antworten auf häufige Fragen über den Erwerb von Immobilien in den USA als ausländischer Eigentümer.
中文
>> 美国房产的外国买家。   外国买家购买美国房产的购买程序。
>> 外国业主房产租金收入的税费。   外国买家房产租金收入的税费是如何计算的。
>> 购买并拥有美国房产 – 常见问题。   外国业主购买美国房产的常见问题解答。
Short Sales and Foreclosure
>> Short Sale / Foreclosure deficiencies   What are deficiency judgments on short sales and foreclosure?
>> IRS issues from a short sale or foreclosure   Are taxes owed as part of a short sale or foreclosure?
>> Short Sale and Foreclosure FAQ   Frequently asked question on a short sale or foreclosure.
Miscellaneous
>> What is EasyRentalTools?   EasyRentalTools.com is an easy to use website for tracking your property's income and expenses.
>> PMI deductible?   PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) is deductible on rental properties.
>> Tenant Utilities   Should utilities always be in your tenant's name?
>> Are points deductible?   How points and other acquisition or refinance fees are deducted.
>> Vacant Rental Expenses   Are your mortgage payments and other expenses always deductible?
>> Mortgage Insurance   How Mortgage Insurance (PMI) differs from Mortgage Life Insurance.
>> The GO Zone   GO Zone investment basics.
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