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.

.: Decided to try to use Obie on a new acquisition because my traditional insurance doesn’t do new policies in California and the insurance agent recommended by my loan officer just wasn’t working fast enough (CA Fair Plan seems to be at fault) to meet our closing calendar. 

I calculated her monthly payment is 1300.Since it is a vacant investment property where she will be taking a loss at sale and has been on market for 60 days, I am thinking seller financing may be mutually beneficial.I am planning to make 2 offers:300k with conventional mortgage.

Hey everyone,I'm a first-time real estate investor and have been planning my first property purchase for years.

Make sure you tell them exactly your plan and make sure there isn't a catch.

They plan on staying in the property of a year and when they are ready to move they will have a cash flowing property to help.  

So this requires some upfront planning. 

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond.Here’s where I’m at in my journey:I don’t plan to rush into purchasing my first property.

We'd love to escape the cold Dutch winters and enjoy a warmer climate.When we're not using the property, we plan to rent it out as an Airbnb to generate passive income.

You need a management plan in a market to make it viable.