Brokerage Accounts, Land Values, and LLC Structures | Q&A with a Real Estate CPA

02/06/2025 15 min

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Ready to save $10k-$50k in taxes this year? Book a call here:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-appIn 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 affect depreciation and why location matters for tax benefits. Finally, I go over common mistakes investors make with LLC structuring and why it’s important to get it right from the start.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro 00:00:40 First STR: DSCR vs. Second Home Loans 00:01:53 Understanding Tax Benefits Regardless of Loan Type 00:03:13 Thinking Two to Three Deals Ahead 00:05:11 Long-Term Strategy and Career Analogy 00:06:09 Why Net Worth Doesn’t Guarantee Loan Approval 00:07:45 Evaluating Depreciation by State and County 00:09:51 Using Assessor Sites to Understand Land vs. Building Value 00:11:19 Tax Benefits of Condos, Townhomes, and Different Markets 00:12:35 Entity Structuring: Single vs. Multi-Member LLCs 00:13:58 Pitfalls of Aggressive Legal Structures 00:15:31 Closing Remarks Want me to answer your real estate questions? Come to my next Ask Me Anything Q&A:► https://taxstrategy365.com/pod-amaLet's connect!► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbakkecpa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanbakkecpa/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanBakkeCPA► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanbakkecpa► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbakkecpa⁠*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.