Free Live Training: Unlocking Wealth with Short-Term Rentals – Strategies for High Income Earners
Summary
This training features Bill Faeth and tax strategist Dave Perez discussing how high-income earners can use short-term rentals to offset W2 income and build wealth. The core focus is on the 'STR Loophole' for tax depreciation, material participation requirements, and choosing between holding versus management companies. They also discuss current market strategies, including debt paydown and the importance of financial-driven acquisitions over lifestyle-driven ones.
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