Carl Rowles
Rehab Financing Strategy Help
14 January 2025 | 6 replies
Public school teacher, so I have a pension.
Scott Trench
2025-2026 Might Be One of the Best Stretches to Purchase Multifamily Since 2010-2011
3 January 2025 | 8 replies
If curious, here are the last two: Jan 2023: Multifamily Real Estate is At Risk of CrashingFeb 2024: Multifamily is at High Risk of Continuing It's Historic CrashI think that the title for my 2025 analysis (likely Jan/Feb publication will be something more like:Multifamily is Finally Going to Hit Rock Bottom in Q2/Q3 2025 - Get Ready to Buy a LOT of itAs usual, I like to publish my draft thoughts here to get input from key players in the space and these forums, especially folks like @Brian Burke, to see if I am missing any high level areas, before I get into the weeds and look at the data more deeply and regionally.
Todd David Crouch
Self Employed or W2??
12 January 2025 | 4 replies
The "non conforming" lending options are actually called NonQM (non qualified mortgages).
Leslie L Meneus
Networking? What do I do now?
9 January 2025 | 13 replies
So, When one person, the GURU, has a lot of people sending him leads, most don't work out of course, but some do and they are blasted all over the internet.
Joshua Parsons
Really long distance investing (International)
15 January 2025 | 23 replies
Internet capabilities are low, and no one wants to live there.
Kenneth T.
Had anyone heard of Cogo Capital?
13 January 2025 | 23 replies
I am familiar with being licensed thru nmls but never heard of any other type of certification means nothing.. its just a private company non accredited..
Allende Hernandez
Is it legal (or a good idea whatsoever) to reimburse screening fees?
11 January 2025 | 9 replies
I know property managers in every state who use non-refundable application fees and it is the standard for every class of property and applicant.
Brad Roche
FHA 203(k) vs. Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
., turning a residential property into a commercial property)-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential Buildings (e.g., barns, stables)FHA 203(k)Minimum Down Payment: 3.5%Minimum Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: $524,225Occupancy Types: Primary Residence ONLYUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements/Reconstruction (e.g., adding rooms, bathrooms)-Cosmetic Enhancements-Eliminate Health and Safety Hazards-Energy Efficiency Improvements-Major Landscaping (e.g., grading, tree removal, adding walkways)Non-Acceptable Renovations:-Luxury Items-Commercial Use-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential BuildingsBoth of these renovation loans are similar in many ways, but the key differences are:1.
Isaac Terry
Investing Out Of State - Starting
13 January 2025 | 14 replies
There are a lot of rough areas here that look good on the internet but the reality on the ground is much different.
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.