Question

Bill took out a $100,000 non-recourse loan and bought an apartment building. The building is not security for the loan. Bill spent $25,000 of his own money on repairs before he rented the apartment building to the public. Bill is single, works full-time, and earns $80,000 per year. Bill’s loss from the rental real estate activity, in which he actively participates, is $30,000. He has no passive income. For what amount is Bill at-risk, and how much of Bill’s passive loss from his rental activity is deductible?

Answer 1

Answer:

Bill has $25,000 at-risk and he can also deduct $25,000 from his income due to the losses associated with his rental activity.

Explanation:

At risk amounts are the money that investors can lose due to a bad business decision or performance. The maximum amount that an investor can deduct is equal to the at-risk amount that he/she has invested.

Bill's at-risk $25,000 are equal to the money he spent on house repairs.