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Understanding Arizona property tax values: How does Maricopa County calculate property tax?
Arizona calculates taxes using Limited Property Value (LPV). For investors, LPV is often much more important than FCV because LPV and not market value is generally the number used to calculate property taxes. This is why two homes with identical market values can have dramatically different annual tax bills.
Arizona vs. California Closing Cost Customs in Title Insurance: What Investors Should Know
When you buy an investment property, title insurance costs and who pays them can materially affect your cash to close and potentially your overall return. Arizona and California follow different customs and understanding them helps investors plan accurately and make...
Can I change the names on my property title during a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange?
In 1031 exchanges, sometimes people want to or need to add or remove children or a spouse to the Replacement Property, or place the property into a trust or some other sort of entity. While this is easy outside of a 1031 Exchange, during an exchange changes must be done very carefully. Changes to how the title is held can invalidate the exchange and potentially trigger taxes.