by Stephen Morris, CPA, MBT, CCIM | Jan 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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...
by Stephen Morris, CPA, MBT, CCIM | May 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
https://youtu.be/AojagqLfOfY In this video, Stephen Morris from Advise RE explores Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)—one of the simplest and most accessible ways to invest in real estate. You’ll discover what REITs are, the rules and requirements for...
