70. House Hacking Tax Secrets and Investment Wisdom with Cody Goldsworthy

Ever wanted to know how taxes work with house hacking? Well, you're in luck, as we've got the successful real estate investor and CPA, Cody Goldsworthy, with us, ready to spill all the beans! From his humble beginnings with a summer job to becoming a seasoned pro in the world of accounting, Cody's story is one you don't want to miss.

With anecdotes of his first house hack, his initial hesitations, and bold decisions - Cody paints a vivid picture of the trials and triumphs of breaking into the market. His smart strategies like renovating a house hack to increase value and equity highlight how he navigated his way. The bountiful long-term benefits of his choices are apparent as he shares how he was able to build and grow his portfolio quickly. 

And what's real estate success without a savvy tax strategy? Cody dives into the complex world of tax benefits, opening up about passive loss allowance, de minimis safe harbor election, and more that have helped him supercharge his profits. He also sheds light on the power of just getting started, illustrating the potential of long-term wealth building through house hacking, and the importance of understanding your investment profile. So buckle up and get ready to hit the road to real estate success with Cody!

Topics covered in this episode:

• Renovating a house hack to increase value and equity
• Taking passive losses on your real estate using passive loss allowance. 
• Taking real estate "losses" on taxes and use it to offset your W2 income by increasing your tax return
• How do real estate taxes work in a house hack
• How to find the right CPA for you
• Long term real estate strategies - bonus depreciation and cost segregation study
• The 2 year rule
• Borrowing against your existing equity in the properties you own to do more deals with tax free money
• How to get started in real estate and take action

Contact Cody and make him your CPA:

• Website: knitfinancial.com
• Instagram: @cody.goldsworthy

Visit our website to learn more about house hacking at househackingsuccess.com

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