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All Forum Posts by: Robin Olivaw

Robin Olivaw has started 3 posts and replied 3 times.

Hello,

Is there a common terminology established among the real estate professionals for describing the individual components of a real estate property – like entry, rooms, yard, attic, exterior structure, etc. How would they call them with a single generic word?

Possible synonyms would be components, building parts (although this excludes the yard, lawn), units, sections, parts, etc., but is there a convention for using one specific word?

Hello,

We have a general question about recording for tax purposes HVAC replacement in a single-family rental property.

For the scenario below - is there an option to deduct the expense (fully/partially)?

Scenario:

For a single-family home rental property, the HVAC inspection identified that the furnace had a defective heat exchanger and needed to be fixed as soon as possible (safety hazards). Because the furnace was very old, the only repair option was to replace the entire furnace and the attached AC unit. The whole HVAC was replaced and each component (coil, furnace, compressor) was invoiced separately with amount less than $2500.

Based on our research, this seems to be a controversial case with several possible interpretations (below) we want to check with the community about their experience for the same.

1. No, as this is a replacement of unit of property” (UOP) explicitly defined by IRS – this is an improvement with 27.5 years lifetime and can be only deprecated. Also, de minimis safe harbor (DMSH) election can’t be applied in this case either.

2. Yes, this could possibly use (DMSH) as each item in the invoice is less than $2500

3. Yes, this could possibly be considered as a repair as it helps to keep the property habitable and in good working condition.

4. Other interpretations

Hello, 

We are evaluating one potential investment property which is in a good  neighborhood and the house and the price are attractive. 

However, it has a steep driveway (upward with grade of 23% for about 50 ft) whereas the city/metro is generally flat. 

Do you think that the step driveway itself could turn off the potential renters or future buyers?  Is this a big determent?  Would you buy such property? 

Thank you,

Robin