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Makani Donaldson Having trouble being lendable
25 January 2025 | 7 replies
Yes, I’ve been working for the past 4 years at two separate jobs but was part time up until may 2024 when I went full time in both jobs.
Nathan Gesner Have you ever used your umbrella insurance policy?
15 January 2025 | 11 replies
I like umbrella because there is no worry of being pierced for inadequate separation of finances, if sued you have a heavy weight in your corner who has all the consequences of a defeat, and because usually it is reasonably priced (mine today is not so reasonably priced but I believe it is mostly related to the risks of CA).I do understand that the probability of needing the umbrella policy is low.  
Reyna Ayala How many bank checking /saving accounts are needed as a first time landlord
8 January 2025 | 10 replies
You will receive the security deposit in Checking but then transfer it to Savings.Savings: Hold the deposit here so it's separate from operating funds.
Stephanie Menard Expensive lesson by leaving one clause out of rental agreement
19 January 2025 | 41 replies
I don't rent furnished and others may be able to point out where this is flawed, but I would consider renting the furniture SEPARATE of the unit because that may allow you to collect a deposit on the furniture.
Carlos Lez Tenant's cosigner asking to break lease due to medical reasons
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
This lets both parties separate rather than dragging out the relationship.
Kristian Kotov New Asset Class - The Roomshare Condo
14 January 2025 | 3 replies
The idea is to convert a multi-family building into condos; but not in the traditional sense where you separate pre-existing apartments into their own condos; but in a way where you combine the common areas of all of the apartments in that whole building, and turn the individual rooms within those apartments into condos themselves; thus transforming the hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, porches, balconies into common areas of the condos. 
Tyler Bolton LLC versus personal umbrella policy for Indianapolis SFH rental
12 January 2025 | 7 replies
Also, keep in mind that an IN multi member LLC would require a separate tax return, so you would want to budget for extra admin fees.
Pamela Rivas Can foreigners buy Real Estate in Mexico? Legal process explained!
23 January 2025 | 5 replies
These two concepts are separate from each other.
Rafael Valdor Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
Property management is a separate license in Alberta.Correct.
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.