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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.
Lorraine Hadden Is online shopping causing the death of Malls - What does that say for Commercial RE?
5 January 2025 | 17 replies
There would potentially be some weight issues with the 2nd+ floors of some shopping malls, depending on what the potential tenant wants to store in the upstairs unit. 
Kevin G. Antioch BRRRR Project
7 January 2025 | 0 replies
Rehab Scope:Cosmetic remodel: Painted the interior/exterior, updated the kitchen cabinets and countertops, and installed new flooring.Modernized fixtures: Replaced light fixtures, outlets, and switches throughout.Enhanced curb appeal: Painted the brick exterior, added landscaping, and modern black accents.Timeline: Completed the rehab in just 4 weeks to minimize holding costs.Strategic Upgrades: Focused on cost-effective improvements like vinyl flooring and fresh paint, wh What was the outcome?
Jack Larkin Lee Arnold's Capital Syndicate
21 January 2025 | 74 replies
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Caleb Rehg Renting to College Students
12 January 2025 | 23 replies
In my case, I renewed a lease because they are great tenants one one floor in a 3 familiar.  
Michael Plaks EXPLAINED: How to find a CPA focused on real estate
9 January 2025 | 20 replies
Do they provide good service, however you define it?
Mark Beekman Where can my LLC get a HELOC?
9 January 2025 | 15 replies
Big Banks like Wells Fargo, BOA, Citi, US Bank, and Chase utilize lending programs aimed to service large swaths of depositors.
George Jackson Skip Tracing Resources
10 January 2025 | 2 replies
I’ve worked with a few tools for property intel, and while no service is 100% accurate, some options have stood out for specific use cases:BatchLeads: They offer a solid skip-tracing tool with good accuracy and detailed reports.
Ricardo Garcia Truebooks CPA - Feedback
9 January 2025 | 46 replies
The service went downhill.
Sebastian Nadal Screening for a roommate for the first time
7 January 2025 | 6 replies
I suggest using a service like Mayistay.