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David Switzer Question about ADA (no one seems to be doing it?)
14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Would you think a store that had a small step at the front would be compliant if they had a small metal portable ramp they could lay down over the stairs in case someone in a wheelchair were to come?
Lauren Merendino Pre retirement Strategy
1 February 2025 | 30 replies
It's nothing like fancy pants hanging around kitchen stores picking out just the right cabinet door and handle pulls.
Robert Liu New build with delta build services in Cape Coral
5 February 2025 | 69 replies
This halts production for anyone that is that far along - you can't just pick up trusses at your local hardware store - they are engineered for the job via the plans. 
Brice Alef-Torrisi Managing finances between multiple properties
14 January 2025 | 7 replies
Since this is the tenant's money, I want the bank calculating and holding everything versus storing balances in my spreadsheet.
Kyle Harris Learning the ropes
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.
Anthony Jackson Norada Capital Management Promissory note investment
5 February 2025 | 38 replies
According to the current and official Dressbarnwebsite, “REV” is the owner of Dressbarn: “Dressbarn is an online retailer linked to a former chain of women's clothing stores owned and operated from 1962 until 2019.
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.
Jerry Tello Over The Counter (OTC) Tax Liens
14 January 2025 | 11 replies
It can be like the clothes nobody wanted at the dollar store, it wasn't going to be great to begin with and what was usable in some way is already gone.
Tyler Garza Shoot Down My Beginner Strategy
10 February 2025 | 62 replies
I don't know any, and I don't seem to run into them at the gym or grocery store.
James Mc Ree Does a dedicated shed qualify for a home office?
8 January 2025 | 0 replies
I have a 10x8 shed that I use exclusively to store real estate materials and supplies.