All Forum Posts by: Uri E.

Thanks, @Natalie Kolodij.

I thought of passive losses as the next best thing. Why not generate more of them (assuming less depreciation later is acceptable)?

Hello,

I buy, hold and rent out single family residences. Each new acquisition I then depreciate using a standard straight depreciation - total cost of land improvements. I recently learned that I could expedite some of the depreciations through cost segregation which can be then depreciate over 5,7, or 15 years, depending on the item.

Asking for your advice and guidance on the following:

1. Is there a downside to doing cost segregation, to expediate depreciation?

2. Hiring someone to do the cost segregation analysis and report can cost $10K-$15K. When is such expense of hiring a team to do the segregation analysis, actually worth it?

3. Can I do these cost segregation estimates myself?

4. If I do these estimates myself, will that be in violation of IRS rules?

5. And finally, can I do cost segregation to expedite depreciation for properties I already owned for a few years?

Thank you!

Thanks, Joe!  Looking for specific suggestions - geolocations.  Which markets would you consider investable?

Are there any investable markets left?

Open to anything ... globally.

Tenants moved out and left holes above the windows where they previously hung drapes/window coverings.

How do you deal with that?  Charge their deposit to seal and repaint, or just accept it as is refund their entire deposit and move-on?

Hi @Kira DAnnunzio,

Your idea sounds good at first but here's a concern ... as time goes by you will have less and less of a security deposit in your hands, and @#$#@ happens. 

Thank you @John Underwood

Know of a market worth buying SFRs for rentals?

My cashflow is based on vacancy 8%, mgmt 4%, maint 2%, cap exp 2%

@Joey Smadar, @Drew Sygit - thank you.

Would you buy a home warranty for an SFR you already own (not in escrow), or would you rather call a vendor when/as needed? Pros/cons?