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Keith A. Going without landlord's insurance. Have you done it?
7 January 2025 | 7 replies
You can get a $1.2M stop-loss policy that kicks in after $300K combined losses on all 5 units.  
Chris Kay How Far Does $50k Go for Rehab?
15 January 2025 | 14 replies
You should be able to do a pretty decent update with $50k (purchase price not included).
Jacob Thorpe Tax liens - what do you know?
14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Some of the properties that I have seen on Tax Sale include:1.
Zachary Kotiadis *Using an FHA loan, can I move during the first year?*
17 January 2025 | 9 replies
HUD 4000.1 (I believe) is the latest HUD handbook and it goes over all requirements for originating the loan, including but not limited to occupancy requirements and exemptions.FHA occupancy : "At least one Borrower must occupy the Property within 60 Days of signing the security instrument and intend to continue occupancy for at least one year."
Joel Florek 31 units in 30 months at age 24, $70k Annual Cashflow
9 January 2025 | 116 replies
. $69k for a 3 unit with gross rents of $2k a month and total expenses of $800 a month which included management and capX.
Kevin Hoover Limited partnership to TIC - Can a child get joint property without capitol gains?
1 January 2025 | 4 replies
General Partner is elderly fatherb.  12 Limited partners - all children , spouses not included - cheaper by the dozenc.
Kenzer Hodgson LLC or Umbrella policy
8 January 2025 | 14 replies
However, transferring a mortgaged property to an LLC could trigger a due-on-sale clause, so consult your lender before doing so.While an LLC does not save taxes, it can make audits more straightforward and help present your rental as a business and you can combine all the hours from multiple STRS into one to meet the MP requirements.
Matt Streeter Land Subdivision capital gains
13 January 2025 | 0 replies
We purchased 133.7 acres January 20th of 2024, we then proceeded to subdivide 4 building lots, ( two 10 acre lots,  and two 2 acre lots)  which included costs associated with septic testing,  survey & subdivision, and property maintenence required to market the building lots.
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.
Sean Dunbar Looking for advice to invest 965k of equity
16 January 2025 | 4 replies
Including monthly obligations and who will pay them, etc.