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Mustafa Shaikh RAD Diversified Review — It Wasn't Pretty
8 January 2025 | 146 replies
Your friend should include as many details as possible concerning how they were pitched the investment in the prom note.
Saika Maeda Buyer Agent's commission and tax write off
9 December 2024 | 8 replies
I am doing this now and included Seller's transfer tax.
Chris Shon Do I need a Real Estate Tax Accountant?
10 January 2025 | 16 replies
The information contained in this post is not to be relied upon.
Melanie Baldridge What is MACRS classification?
10 January 2025 | 0 replies
When it comes to real estate, here's a general list of eligible assets and their depreciable lifespans that you should know: Residential Rental Property = 27.5 yearsThis includes any building or structure where 80% or more of its gross rental income is from residential units.That means:- Apartment buildings- Single-family rental homes- Duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes- Mobile homes (used for residential rental)- Any kind of residential lodging facility where the primary purpose is long-term rentalCommercial Property = 39 yearsThis includes non-residential properties like:-Office buildings-Retail stores and shopping centers-Warehouses-Industrial complexes-Hotels and motels that do not qualify as residential rental propertyLand Improvements = 15 yearsThese include sidewalks, roads, fencing, some landscaping, and parking lots that are separate from the building.Personal Property = 5 or 7 yearsPersonal property used in a rental activity usually has a 5 or 7-year life.This includes most furniture, appliances, carpeting and various machinery.Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) = 15 yearsGenerally, this includes any improvements made to the interior of a non-residential building after the building was placed in service, excluding elevators, enlargements, and the internal structural framework.Computers and Related Peripheral Equipment = 5 yearsVehicles = 5 yearsNote that the land itself is not depreciable.
Vanja Dimitrijevic Cash out refinance primary residence to buy another
8 January 2025 | 8 replies
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Robert Lindsley Tenant with two pitbulls
6 January 2025 | 25 replies
They even show a 16th victim and notate that the authorities are not sure so they did not include it. 
Venka Pulla How to deal with Bad property manager
11 January 2025 | 7 replies
The notice should include the date of termination and the reason for ending the agreement.
Rick Im Do these expenses qualify for start-up expenses?
6 December 2024 | 10 replies
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Kelly Taylor Recommendations for a Self-directed Roth IRA Custodian - Equity Trust anyone?
6 January 2025 | 11 replies
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Garry Lawrence 19-Year-Old Closing on First Rental Property – Seeking Advice!
11 January 2025 | 12 replies
Are there any specific clauses I should include in a room-by-room lease for a shared living space?