5 Talents Podcast - How To Build Wealth Through Real Estate

Kenneth Kastner - Numbers; US Tax for Foreign Investors - Explained!

March 05, 2021 Abel Pacheco Season 2 Episode 113
5 Talents Podcast - How To Build Wealth Through Real Estate
Kenneth Kastner - Numbers; US Tax for Foreign Investors - Explained!
Show Notes

I’m sure we have non-US citizens who are planning to invest in real estate in the country either as an individual or as a corporation. If you are one, this episode is for you. Kenneth Kastner, a tax accountant currently based in Israel, joins us today to talk about how he helps foreign investors with their real estate investments in the US. While US real estate can be a lucrative investment for foreign investors, it can also be a huge headache. Avoid such headaches by learning the different tax strategies you can leverage and the things you should know to avoid double taxation. 

Let’s listen to Kenneth and start investing in real estate from overseas! 

[00:01 - 05:03] Opening Segment

  • Let’s get to know Kenneth Kastner 
    • Tax accountant 
    • His market is foreign investors 

[05:04 - 15:24]  Real Estate Investing for Foreign Investors 

  • Are you a foreigner planning to invest in the US?
    • Listen to Kenneth
  • Even foreign investors can benefit from this tax strategy
  • Avoid double taxation with these tips from Kenneth

[15:25 - 27:40] US Tax For Foreign Investors

  • How foreign investors can leverage 1031 exchanges’
  • Corporate tax vs. Individual tax
    • Kenneth breaks it down
  • How to start investing in the US real estate market? 

[27:41 - 35:56] FIRPTA and ITIN 

  • Kenneth breaks down FIRPTA for foreign investors 
  • Things foreign investors should know about ITIN 
  • Connect with Kenneth
    • Links below

[35:57 - 39:17] Closing Segment

  • Final words from Kenneth and me


Tweetable Quotes: 

“Go in with your eyes open, not with your eyes closed.“ - Kenneth Kastner

“It’s really crucial to do the planning...also understand basic concepts of US tax.“ - Kenneth Kastner


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Guest email: kennethdkastner@gmail.com 


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