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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.
Greg P. Small Multi Family Coaches/mentors? 2-4 units.
24 January 2025 | 22 replies
There can also be a lot of bad advice, so be sure you know your local laws before blindly accepting this type of advice.After 30 years of being in this industry, a lot has happened. 
Carl Rowles Rehab Financing Strategy Help
19 January 2025 | 10 replies
Does not affect your debt to income for future loans in the mortgage industry (auto loans could look different, but i would think similar so hopefully no worries there). 
Fulati Paerhati What is the good location to buy a rental property for 250k cash ?
30 January 2025 | 54 replies
With $200K-$250K, you can secure high-quality rental properties in both cities while benefiting from steady appreciation, strong rental demand, and landlord-friendly laws.Oklahoma City has a rapidly growing economy, with major industries like aerospace, energy, healthcare, and tech fueling job growth.
Alex Silang Mass deportations: will it affect rental markets?
22 January 2025 | 61 replies
Apply pressure and add economic industry on/to Panama and have them do. 
Denise Carringer Owner financing payment tracking app?
21 January 2025 | 18 replies
At the national level, it's the best of the worst in that industry - a lot left to be desired in the customer service department but still better than doing it on your own.
Chris Magistrado Remote Flipping, is it possible?
29 January 2025 | 10 replies
Its a lot of money to put into someone who's new to their life or the industry.
Spencer Cuello Airbnb Rental Arbitrage
28 January 2025 | 13 replies
You will lose one of the best benefits of the real estate industry, appreciation.
Jamie Parker Vacant Lot Purchase
8 January 2025 | 7 replies
Also with plans to reduce industrial "intensity" in and around residential areas. 
Jordab Ohana Looking for a broker in commercial leasing - Industrial
18 December 2024 | 2 replies
Those who excel are generally focused on specific asset types whether it be Restaurant/Hospitality; Office, Industrial etc.