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Account Closed Buying a property in 2025 - Bonus Depreciation?
17 October 2024 | 15 replies
To prepare for maximizing bonus depreciation or conducting a cost segregation study, you can begin gathering detailed records of the property's assets and improvements, coordinate with a cost segregation specialist early, and consider any renovations or purchases of eligible equipment to align with tax strategies that take full advantage of the current bonus depreciation rates before they phase out.
Marc Shin How to prove that an activity performed was "material participation" in real estate
14 October 2024 | 6 replies
However, only the time you personally spend on managing or coordinating the property counts.
Lisa Broderick Has anyone done or heard about Glenn and Amber Schworm's mentorship program?
18 October 2024 | 37 replies
They don't want to manage another rookie employee, so make sure that you have something to offer them (be a gopher comes to mind, or a transaction coordinator). 
Chris Berry Section 8 tenant thoughts
24 October 2024 | 33 replies
I am seeing section 8 rental rates on the 2025 FMR, the number is about 5k for a 4 bed.So is it just that I rent out a house that has the proper number of beds, and renters will be wanting to get the house?
Alan Asriants Strategies for new investors/Househackers
18 October 2024 | 1 reply
Your agent should be able to point out if the property was properly renovated or if they just slap something together to make it look good right before sale.
Annie Chien What would be the best revitalization strategy for a Fourplex
15 October 2024 | 14 replies
However, the property has been having delayed capital upgrade or proper maintenance for a long time.
Anna Ramashkevich First time investor looking to chat!
21 October 2024 | 25 replies
:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Sharad Bagri Ohio Vs North Carolina
21 October 2024 | 18 replies
:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Treasure Soe Exploring Strategies: Cold Calling, Facebook Ads, and Virtual Driving for Off-Market
17 October 2024 | 22 replies
When done right, Facebook can go neck and neck with any other lead-gen method out there.If you have the ability or the budget, building out a proper SEO strategy should be a top priority.Google PPC is highly effective but the truth is most investors without a hefty advertising budget can’t or shouldn’t spend their dollars there.What are you doing right now to generate leads?  
Jorge Abreu 📄 Performing a Due Diligence
18 October 2024 | 2 replies
Ensure proper        documentation and usage of addendums.