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Mike Hawkins & James Harvey
Service First Realty Group
1714 S. 1100 E.
Salt Lake City, UT, 84105
Office: 801-467-7007
Cell: 801-467-7007
Fax: 801-467-7914
Should I buy a vacation home? | Print |

Should I buy a vacation home in Salt Lake City, UT ?

Today a vacation home can be purchased for investment purposes as well as enjoyment. And yes, there are tax benefits.
Some people buy a vacation home in the Salt Lake City, UT area with the idea of turning it into a permanent retirement home down the road, which puts them ahead on their payments. Another benefit is that the interest and property taxes are tax deductible, which helps to offset the cost of paying for a second home. A vacation home also can be depreciated if you live in it fewer than 14 days a year, or 10 percent of the rented days - whichever is greater.

Resources:
* "Real Estate Investing From A to Z," William Pivar, Probus Publishing, Chicago; 1993.
* "The Ultimate Language of Real Estate,'' John Reilly, Dearborn Financial Publishing, Chicago; 1993.


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