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04 Oct 2017
Pay Zero To Become The Hero Part 1 (Presented at Anaheim Hills Brokers Caravan)

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Noel:                What do the Irvine Company, McDonalds and our lovely President have in common?

Audience:        They don’t pay taxes.

Noel:                (laughing) Great. (Laughing) They’re a billion dollar real estate investors. And you might be wondering, how in the world were they able to do that?

Noel (cont’d):  Simple.

Noel (cont’d):  They took advantage of the most powerful real estate tax strategies.         

Noel (cont’d):  They use the powerful tax code to zero their taxes.

Noel (cont’d):  As you can see, IRS is their friend. Is IRS your friend?                                

Audience:        No!                                                                             

Noel:                No? Well, then in the next few minutes you’ll discover 5 ultimate tax secrets to zero down your taxes.

Noel (cont’d):  It’s called (picks up piece of paper from table) – the LDDER Approach. That if you apply (puts paper down on table) you will zero your taxes.

Noel (cont’d):  So you can pay zero and become

Noel (cont’d):  the hero.

Noel:                Are you guys ready -

Audience:        Yes.

Noel:                To become the hero?

Audience:        Yes.

Female voice: Always.

Noel:                Let’s do it. The first L (picks up paper from table) stands for like-kind exchange. Raise your hand if you’re familiar with like-kind exchange.

Noel:                Great! (puts paper on table). A like-kind exchange allows you to postpone your taxes by exchanging up to a higher price property. It’s a way to consolidate your real estate portfolio…

Noel (cont’d):  Or to – to minimize your taxes by building up your portfolio. It’s a two-step process.

Noel (cont’d):  One – you got to sell the property. Number two, you have to re-invest the cash proceeds.

Noel (cont’d):  I have a client. His name is Rich. He started with one triplex twenty years ago.

Noel (cont’d):  Guess what he ended up with right now?

Noel (cont’d):  Apartment buildings.

Noel (cont’d):  He started with a triplex. Now it’s worth I think ten million dollars.

Audience:        Wow!

Noel:                Here’s a strategy that you may not be familiar with. Once he passed away,

Noel (cont’d):  and that property transferred to his survivors – which might be the kids – his starting number which he bought way back, I think like half a million dollars. The starting numbers of the beneficiaries – or the kids – is not half a million dollars.

Noel:                Its ten million dollars. So, if the kids decided to sell the property the next day for ten million dollars, guess – what’s the tax for the kids?

Audience:        Zero?

Noel:                Zero (makes symbol of 0 with his hand). What is the strategy called? It’s called the 3D. It’s defer – defer – and die. Remember that.

Noel:                (laughing) Very powerful concept! The next one, the D (picks up paper) – stands for depreciation. (puts paper down) Depreciation allows – it’s a deductible expense for the wear and tear of the property. What is the plus? It’s a paper loss. There’s no money coming out of your pocket. I have - I have a client, Rich, I met 15 years ago. He went to my office and he said, “Noel, can you review my taxes?” And I said, “What do you have?” He said, “I only got like 2 rental properties.” And I was thinking, ‘Aah, that’s gonna be easy.’ I sat down and look at the schedule E form line one, gross rents - one million dollars. I said, “Whoa, what do you have?” “Well, I’ve got two apartment buildings.” It just gets better. One million dollars gross rent. Rental expenses, eight hundred thousand dollars.

What’s the rental income?

Noel (cont’d):  Two hundred thousand dollars – on his pocket – doesn’t fit over here (demonstrates his pants pockets). But, he’s got two hundred thousand dollars cash in his pocket. Now, here’s the kicker. I told you about depreciation, right? His depreciation was two hundred fifty thousand dollars. What’s his loss showing on the return? Fifty thousand dollar loss! I was looking at him and said, “You’re putting two hundred thousand dollars in your pocket? And you’re showing 50K of losses.” And, I was thinking, ‘Man, this is too good to be true.’ But, it was there.

Noel (cont’d):  So, take advantage of that depreciation to maximize if you have rental properties. (End of Part 1)

Last Updated by Admin on 2017-10-04 08:46:41 PM

 

 

What to consider before lending money to family and friends

 

 

When your best friend views your nest egg as a source of start-up funds for his latest business venture, or your nephew hits you up for a car loan, your first impulse may be to reach into your bank account to help. But it's a fact that loans to family and friends often end up straining both finances and relationships. As Shakespeare said, "Loan oft loses both itself and friend." In other words, if you lend money to friends, you often don't get paid back, and the friendship itself may disintegrate.

 

 

It's best to consider a loan to someone you love as an "arm's length" transaction. If you're pondering such a loan, keep the following in mind:

 

 

* You can just say "no." It's your money, after all. Do you really want to raid an emergency fund or dip into your child's college account to finance a friend's business idea? Think like a bank. It's reasonable to ask tough questions about the person's bank accounts, potential sources of income, planned use of loan proceeds, and spending habits before extending credit.

 

 

* Consider a gift. If you're comfortable sharing your resources, you may want to provide a monetary gift with no strings attached. In many cases, this is the best solution because neither you nor your friend expect the money to be paid back. Unlike a loan, this type of arrangement can forestall misunderstandings and hurt feelings later on. Of course, you should not give money if doing so would unduly strain your own finances.

 

 

* Formalize loans. If you decide to lend more than a small amount to a friend or family member, it's generally best to draft a written agreement. This can be as simple as filling out a promissory note (available online or at office supply stores). Such forms spell out the basic terms of the loan -- amount, interest rate, payback period -- and provide some limited protection should you and the borrower end up in small claims court. Another recent innovation is the use of direct lending (also called social lending or peer-to-peer lending) websites to facilitate loans between family and friends. For a fee, such sites can prepare loan documentation, send payment reminders, issue regular reports, even facilitate electronic fund transfers. If the loan involves a significant amount of money, check with your attorney.

 

 

Remember: Many personal relationships have been damaged when loans go awry. So proceed with caution.

 

 

 

 

What to consider before lending money to family and friends

 

 

When your best friend views your nest egg as a source of start-up funds for his latest business venture, or your nephew hits you up for a car loan, your first impulse may be to reach into your bank account to help. But it's a fact that loans to family and friends often end up straining both finances and relationships. As Shakespeare said, "Loan oft loses both itself and friend." In other words, if you lend money to friends, you often don't get paid back, and the friendship itself may disintegrate.

 

 

It's best to consider a loan to someone you love as an "arm's length" transaction. If you're pondering such a loan, keep the following in mind:

 

 

* You can just say "no." It's your money, after all. Do you really want to raid an emergency fund or dip into your child's college account to finance a friend's business idea? Think like a bank. It's reasonable to ask tough questions about the person's bank accounts, potential sources of income, planned use of loan proceeds, and spending habits before extending credit.

 

 

* Consider a gift. If you're comfortable sharing your resources, you may want to provide a monetary gift with no strings attached. In many cases, this is the best solution because neither you nor your friend expect the money to be paid back. Unlike a loan, this type of arrangement can forestall misunderstandings and hurt feelings later on. Of course, you should not give money if doing so would unduly strain your own finances.

 

 

* Formalize loans. If you decide to lend more than a small amount to a friend or family member, it's generally best to draft a written agreement. This can be as simple as filling out a promissory note (available online or at office supply stores). Such forms spell out the basic terms of the loan -- amount, interest rate, payback period -- and provide some limited protection should you and the borrower end up in small claims court. Another recent innovation is the use of direct lending (also called social lending or peer-to-peer lending) websites to facilitate loans between family and friends. For a fee, such sites can prepare loan documentation, send payment reminders, issue regular reports, even facilitate electronic fund transfers. If the loan involves a significant amount of money, check with your attorney.

 

 

Remember: Many personal relationships have been damaged when loans go awry. So proceed with caution.

 

 

 

 

What to consider before lending money to family and friends

 

 

When your best friend views your nest egg as a source of start-up funds for his latest business venture, or your nephew hits you up for a car loan, your first impulse may be to reach into your bank account to help. But it's a fact that loans to family and friends often end up straining both finances and relationships. As Shakespeare said, "Loan oft loses both itself and friend." In other words, if you lend money to friends, you often don't get paid back, and the friendship itself may disintegrate.

 

 

It's best to consider a loan to someone you love as an "arm's length" transaction. If you're pondering such a loan, keep the following in mind:

 

 

* You can just say "no." It's your money, after all. Do you really want to raid an emergency fund or dip into your child's college account to finance a friend's business idea? Think like a bank. It's reasonable to ask tough questions about the person's bank accounts, potential sources of income, planned use of loan proceeds, and spending habits before extending credit.

 

 

* Consider a gift. If you're comfortable sharing your resources, you may want to provide a monetary gift with no strings attached. In many cases, this is the best solution because neither you nor your friend expect the money to be paid back. Unlike a loan, this type of arrangement can forestall misunderstandings and hurt feelings later on. Of course, you should not give money if doing so would unduly strain your own finances.

 

 

* Formalize loans. If you decide to lend more than a small amount to a friend or family member, it's generally best to draft a written agreement. This can be as simple as filling out a promissory note (available online or at office supply stores). Such forms spell out the basic terms of the loan -- amount, interest rate, payback period -- and provide some limited protection should you and the borrower end up in small claims court. Another recent innovation is the use of direct lending (also called social lending or peer-to-peer lending) websites to facilitate loans between family and friends. For a fee, such sites can prepare loan documentation, send payment reminders, issue regular reports, even facilitate electronic fund transfers. If the loan involves a significant amount of money, check with your attorney.

 

 

Remember: Many personal relationships have been damaged when loans go awry. So proceed with caution.