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Tim Hem Capital Gains and IRS Publication 523
9 January 2025 | 9 replies
Under IRS Publication 523 for 2023 dated February 2024, I qualify as "Service, Intelligence and Peace Corp Personnel" and for "qualified extended duty" (page 4& 5 - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p523.pdf).
Salvador Diaz Top 6 tips for house hacking
10 January 2025 | 6 replies
A 2 +1 is a legal 2-family with a boarder unit that can be lived in by the owner, usually without a stove and you want to make sure the bathroom is permitted.I hope that helps.
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 Underwood No tax on Tips for Rental Income
31 December 2024 | 12 replies
The tenant will claim your service sucked and only tip you $200. 
Anderson S. Stop Overpaying Taxes! 5 Insider Tips for Real Estate Investors
10 January 2025 | 2 replies
Leverage the Power of LLCsEstablishing a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for your real estate investments can offer both legal protection and tax benefits.
Kimberley Sewell RABBU Listing Service
31 December 2024 | 2 replies

Has anyone used RABBU to market their short term rental for sale to potential buyers?  If so how did it go?

Preethi S. Difficult Property Management company
3 January 2025 | 8 replies
Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.
Greg P. Getting Started. How & What would you do with $750k? Suggestions?
8 February 2025 | 49 replies
.- Leverage Serviced Housing & Co-Living Models: High-end, furnished rentals for military professionals, digital nomads, and traveling contractors.Example Strategy- Raise $1M from 10-20 investors (military/gov personnel) to buy 3-5 properties in Germany or Spain.- Use seller financing & local bank loans to maximize purchasing power.- Rent properties to military families, U.S. contractors, or co-living tenants for stable cash flow.- Utilize local tax incentives and investment visas to increase ROI.Why This Could Be a Billion-Dollar Play- Solves a real problem for U.S. military/gov professionals looking to invest overseas.- Provides stable, built-in demand (military personnel have guaranteed salaries & housing stipends).- Creates an alternative wealth-building strategy for a niche group of investors.- More scalable than traditional rentals.
Mark Beekman Where can my LLC get a HELOC?
9 January 2025 | 15 replies
Big Banks like Wells Fargo, BOA, Citi, US Bank, and Chase utilize lending programs aimed to service large swaths of depositors.
George Jackson Skip Tracing Resources
10 January 2025 | 2 replies
I’ve worked with a few tools for property intel, and while no service is 100% accurate, some options have stood out for specific use cases:BatchLeads: They offer a solid skip-tracing tool with good accuracy and detailed reports.