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James Syed 5 Day Notice Illinois
5 January 2025 | 18 replies
Also, the local Sheriff's office typically does this as well.
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.
Daniel Madhavapallil House Hacking and Tax Strategies
21 January 2025 | 7 replies
Keep detailed records of repairs, improvements, and rental income, and consider working with a CPA specializing in real estate to ensure you're taking full advantage of deductions and strategies like passive losses, home office deductions, or even the Qualified Business Income deduction if applicable.Good luck!
Jason Mergl Building a Team in Albany Area
14 January 2025 | 21 replies
Escrow Officer or Title Rep6.
Erick Pena Excited to Start My Real Estate Investing Journey!
15 January 2025 | 9 replies
There you will be asked your criteria and then after answering a few questions you will be matched with 3-5 agents or loan officers in your area.
Tom Nagy Stay away from RAD Diversified
20 January 2025 | 32 replies
Amy Vaughn will no longer serve as the chief financial officer ("CFO") for RAD Diversified REIT, Inc.
Tyler Munroe New MA ADU law can be a gamechanger!
21 January 2025 | 3 replies
Either that or gping with my other option of installing a bathroom on the second floor and including it with the garage as an office space.
Darrius Lloyd Multi Family House Hacking
8 January 2025 | 2 replies
I am reading a bunch of real estate investing books , talking to realtors & loan officers, and trying to educate myself best I can.I'm also looking to expand my network within the real estate investing community, and I believe this is a great opportunity to connect.
Jason Edwards First Flip Insights: 1272 Lakins Rd, Etna
20 January 2025 | 1 reply
The spacious primary suite features a private full bath with double vanity, while the flexible layout provides options for bedrooms, an office, or hobby spaces.
Sam Robbins Advice for rental in HPR
8 January 2025 | 6 replies
It’s in pretty good shape at this point, rentable.I travel a lot for work, and a friend gave me the idea to do a short term rental as a one bedroom, locking all of my stuff in the other bedroom and office - I applied today and was denied because I don’t own both sides of my HPR, even though I have written permission from the owner of the other half….