On this episode, Zach Lemaster, the founder of Rent to Retirement, shares his journey from being a healthcare professional to a successful real estate investor. He explains how his company helps investors own turnkey properties in the best markets across the country. Zach discusses the process of investing out of state and building a team in different markets. He emphasizes the importance of cash flow and appreciation in real estate investing and shares his strategy for early retirement. Zach also highlights the tax benefits of real estate and how investors can maximize them.
In this episode, we'll cover:
- Rent to Retirement helps investors own turnkey properties in the best markets across the country.
- Investing out of state requires building a team and conducting thorough research on markets and properties.
- Cash flow and appreciation are both important factors to consider in real estate investing.
- Maximizing tax benefits is crucial for building wealth through real estate.
- Real estate offers more tax benefits than any other asset class. Cost segregation allows for the acceleration of depreciation and can significantly lower tax liability.
- Qualifying as a real estate professional can enhance the benefits of cost segregation.
- Passive losses can be offset against active income up to $28,000 for individuals earning $150,000 or less.
- Short-term rental properties can be used to self-manage and take advantage of accelerated depreciation without being a real estate professional.
- Creative financing options, such as low down payment loans and interest rate buydowns, can help investors reduce tax liability and maximize cash flow.
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