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Home Office Deductions: The Rules of Section 280A and Where Business Owners Get It Wrong

by Stephen Morris, CPA, MBT, CCIM | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorized

? Watch the full video here:https://youtu.be/mFU8GfFESzw As we often discuss here at AdviseRE, some of the most valuable tax deductions are also the most misunderstood. The home office deduction is a perfect example. Many business owners assume that working from home...

Buying Real Estate internationally? (The “Tax-Free” Trap for US Citizens in Dubai)

by Stephen Morris, CPA, MBT, CCIM | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorized

As we often discuss here at Advise RE, investing in real estate internationally introduces an entirely new layer of tax complexity. One of the most common areas where U.S. investors get tripped up is the assumption that a “tax-free” country means a tax-free...

Investor vs Dealer in Real Estate: Why It Can Change Your Tax Bill by Tens of Thousands

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...

Real Estate Improvements – Replacing a Roof? You May Be Able to Write Off the Old One Immediately

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...
Is Your Cash-Out Refinance Interest Actually Deductible? (The “Tracing” Rule)

Is Your Cash-Out Refinance Interest Actually Deductible? (The “Tracing” Rule)

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...
Buying Real Estate in Dubai? (The “Tax-Free” Trap for US Citizens)

Buying Real Estate in Dubai? (The “Tax-Free” Trap for US Citizens)

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...
Should You Raise Capital for Real Estate? (The Pros, Cons & “Chicken or Egg” Problem)

Should You Raise Capital for Real Estate? (The Pros, Cons & “Chicken or Egg” Problem)

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...
Real Estate Syndications Explained: Waterfalls, GP/LP Splits, and Tax Traps

Real Estate Syndications Explained: Waterfalls, GP/LP Splits, and Tax Traps

by Stephen Morris, CPA, MBT, CCIM | Nov 24, 2025 | Tax Strategies, Real Estate

Are you investing in a real estate syndication or planning to raise capital for your own deal? ?? In this video, Stephen Morris breaks down the often-misunderstood mechanics of real estate syndications. Whether you are a Passive Investor (LP) or a Sponsor (GP),...
Commercial Real Estate Loans Explained | How Brokers Help You Get the Best Financing

Commercial Real Estate Loans Explained | How Brokers Help You Get the Best Financing

by Stephen Morris, CPA, MBT, CCIM | Aug 4, 2025 | Real Estate

Thinking about scaling your real estate portfolio into larger apartment buildings, office space, or retail properties? Once you cross into 5+ unit properties, traditional residential financing won’t cut it—you’ll need to understand the world of commercial loans. In...
2025 Tax Law Updates from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

2025 Tax Law Updates from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

by Stephen Morris, CPA, MBT, CCIM | Jul 14, 2025 | Tax Strategies

TRANSCRIPT Hello everyone, Stephen Morris here with Advisory, and today we’re going to be talking about the new tax law updates to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. So let’s jump into it! There aren’t a lot of huge changes, but we’ll address them point...
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