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Use 1031 to buy into another property. Or use the additional income to better qualify for a new property while maintaining income from the first property.
When you’re referring to cost basis, are you talking about the cost to build the property? That’s the developers cost basis, not yours (plus their land acquisition costs). Your cost basis is the price you paid to buy it, land and improvements
I thought profit from the sale was:
Sales price - (remaining mortgage + closing costs and realtor commission)
No, I don’t think you’re understanding correctly. Call your accountant.
Lol I hate when people say “talk to your accountant” or “ask your lawyer.” Most of the time you’ll hear this from accountants or lawyers. Not everyone has the luxury of being able to afford an accountant. I know I personally do all my own accounting because it’s cost prohibitive for me to hire one.
Is the cost basis for calculating profit is different from the cost basis calculated for depreciation purposes (i.e. Which is where you'd factor in the land split since land can't be depreciated)?
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I would definitely not suggest using turbo tax for the first year. Consult with an accountant so you understand the rules.