by Stephen Morris, CPA, MBT, CCIM | Jan 25, 2026 | Tax Strategies
Dealer vs Investor in Real Estate: One Mistake Could Double Your Taxes One of the most misunderstood—and costly—issues in real estate taxation is the difference between being classified as an investor versus a dealer. At first glance, the distinction seems subtle. In...
by Stephen Morris, CPA, MBT, CCIM | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
YOUTUBE: REAL ESTATE IMPROVEMENTS New video post Replacing a Roof? You May Be Able to Write Off the Old One Immediately When real estate owners replace a major structural component—such as a roof, foundation, or load-bearing walls—the tax impact is often...
by Stephen Morris, CPA, MBT, CCIM | Dec 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
You take a cash-out refinance on your rental property. The loan is secured by a rental, so the interest is 100% deductible, right? Wrong. ? In the eyes of the IRS, your mortgage interest deduction is NOT determined by which property secures the loan—it is determined...
by Stephen Morris, CPA, MBT, CCIM | Dec 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Is Dubai really tax-free? For a local Emirati, yes. For a US Citizen? Absolutely not. ???? In this video, Stephen Morris explains the specific tax and compliance landmines US investors face when buying property in the UAE. While Dubai offers incredible 0% income tax...
by Stephen Morris, CPA, MBT, CCIM | Dec 15, 2025 | Real Estate, Tax Strategies
Are you stuck with one rental property because you’ve run out of cash? ?? Most beginner investors hit a wall: they save up, buy one deal, and then have to wait years to buy the next one. The solution? Raising Capital. In this video, Stephen Morris explains why scaling...
