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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.
Jacob Anderson New Member Introduction
19 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you ever want to chat or need advice, feel free to reach out.
Felicia Jenkins House rent or not outside Atlanta
21 January 2025 | 15 replies
Long Term Rental.Please feel free to reach out in my dms - I'll need property address along with your debt / equity/ monthly payment information!
Jack Phillips Best CRM to use in 2024?
26 January 2025 | 19 replies
Zoho has an in-built dialer and can integrate with SMS services, offering a good balance of functionality and ease of use.Each of these CRMs has its own set of strengths and potential limitations, so I'd recommend taking advantage of any free trials or demos they offer.
Ethan Gallant Beginner looking to BRRRR in Canada
24 January 2025 | 5 replies
Feel free to reach out directly if you'd like to dig deeper into the chaos I've immersed myself in over the last 10 years or so.Cheers and drive safe
Darieal S. Free Classified Ad Sites
26 December 2024 | 1 reply
Good morning,A quick question regarding marketing via Free Classified websites.
Josh Otero What’s the hardest part of being a property owner?
18 January 2025 | 18 replies
Then there’s this glorious tax season where you realize how many things you get to deduct that others can’t, while sheltering your income with depreciation, and earning tax free income with appreciation.
Tim Tafel How Does Comping Software (Privy, Propwire, Propstream) Get Their Data?
15 January 2025 | 3 replies
Paid platforms often offer additional features like market analytics, off-market property leads, and filters for investor-specific criteria, giving them a leg up over free options.Exactly, most platforms have to offset cost somewhere because of how expensive it is to keep the data up to date.
Nick Connors Young Professional Looking to Get into Real Estate Investing
4 February 2025 | 10 replies
Feel free to shoot me a DM to discuss any questions you might have about investing out of state, always happy to chat! 
Arun Maheshwari Investment property in Houston
22 January 2025 | 9 replies
Feel free to reach out if you'd like an introduction!