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Conte Cuttino Leave 100k and rent or Flip for 30k
9 January 2025 | 10 replies
You will be accessing a majority of that equity without having to pay transaction costs.
James Wise Failed Leadership is why California is on fire.
23 January 2025 | 165 replies
Now do i think human activities can have impact on this, 100%.
David B. “Live In” Flip Advice!!
14 January 2025 | 10 replies
Anyone actively flipping in LA/ SoCal?
Anirudh Reddy Who can claim interest paid on a seller finance property?
4 February 2025 | 17 replies
Deception and perception play a major negative role.
Polat Caglayan What do you think about the future of Detroit?
12 January 2025 | 10 replies
Neighborhood revitalization projects, major corporate investments, and an influx of small businesses were all happening at a pace that made it clear the city is on an upward trajectory.From an investor’s perspective, Detroit offers a unique combination of affordability and opportunity.
Donald DiBuono Best Mailer Companies
9 January 2025 | 5 replies
There are several companies that send letters and some are active on Bigger Pockets.However, I would caution you to set expectations appropriately.1.
Paul Stewart STR Life- Remitting and paying Taxes
16 January 2025 | 11 replies
We are (mostly) in FL with 62 active in FL. 5 Counties + State for FL and one in NJ. 
Ezra Avery Hello & Thank You
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases: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.
Arthur Savery Planning to sell a long term rental condo, use 1031 and buy 2 condos
11 January 2025 | 12 replies
If you are looking for a good 1031 QI, let me know as I have one that a majority of our clients work with.
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.