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Arthur Crum RAD Diversified SCAM ALERT!!!
20 January 2025 | 242 replies
I’ve invested relatively small amounts in “flyers”, and because the invested amount was small in relation to my overall portfolio chose not to perform a thorough due diligence.  
Kevin Apolinario Chef, Software Engineer, Real Estate Investor
15 January 2025 | 3 replies
As many of you can probably relate, this book opened my eyes to the power of the dollar, and it got me interested in real-estate.
Chris Allen Selling Home on Sub-To
9 January 2025 | 9 replies
As a result of being federally charged with these crimes, you may face monetary fines, penalties, prison time and other consequences of Equity Skimming.Equity Skimming and related penalties of sentencing are detailed in 12 United States Code USC Section 1715Z-19.
Scott Weston Highlands Cashiers Market
23 January 2025 | 11 replies
We're relatively new STR owner/operator in Highlands and have been very pleasantly surprised with demand even outside the peak summer season.
Jamie Parker Vacant Lot Purchase
8 January 2025 | 7 replies
I have several current and former clients that have done similar projects, mostly in neighborhoods where either 1) they grew up in the neighborhood, 2) they still go to church in the area, or 3) they have a relative that still lives in the area.
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.
John Friendas 15 vs 30 Year Mortgage for Investor
23 January 2025 | 3 replies
I have two options 6.625% 30 year or 6.15% 15 yearI want to invest aggressively in the near future on more propertiesThe loan is only $110k and the monthly payment for 15 year is $563 and $750I will earn 2-3k a month in gross rental revenueThe property is in a declining population areaRecently rennovated, and all major things were relatively recently improved such as plumbing, the roof, a/c, electric, etc.Will require a lot of management as it is rent by the room so I may switch to a normal rental after 10 yearsI'm trying to find what will mathematically net me the most money in the long run.
Benjamin Carver Raleigh-Durham 2025 Real Estate Market Outlook
23 January 2025 | 0 replies
You can get in while prices are still relatively low and watch as it grows quickly over the next few years. 
Cameron Marmon Did I mess up when establishing this LLC for my wife and I?
23 January 2025 | 4 replies
You need someone to sit down and evaluate the entity from that standpoint, not just as it relates to income from the property after you got married (and Congrats on the recent wedding!)
Khyree Randall Wholesaling around a 9-5
22 January 2025 | 4 replies
In the last 18 months various states have instituted new rules, regulations or laws related to (1) need for licensure to wholesale (2) restrictions on marketing of a property in which you do not have ownership and (3) disclosure requirements when dealing with a homeowner that makes it clear to the homeowner that the contact signed with the wholesaler is not a definitive “sales” contract, therefore making it less likely home owners will sign4.