25th June 2008

Cash Gifts and the IRS

As a house flipper, you should be constantly looking for ways to raise money.  Friends, family and associates can be a great avenue to get started.  However, you will want to be careful on the amount and the terms used for the money you receive.  Lets say your grandfather wants to help you get started in your house flipping business.  He offers to give you money for this duplex that you just got under contract.  This doesn’t mean that he can just write you a check for any amount and of you go.  Uncle Sam may want his cut. 

Read the rest of this entry »

posted in Financing, Property Acquisition, Real Estate Investing, Taxes | 0 Comments

  • Sponsors