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Don Konipol How Large a Part of Your Total Assets is Real Estate?
23 January 2025 | 4 replies
I was heavy in RE but sold most in 2021 and appreciate the simplicity of a Vanguard TSM account as I head into the last 5 years before retirement. 
Julio Gonzalez Cost Segregation Study on SFH in Iowa
22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Assets identified in this study include:Standard windows and doorsInterior ceilings and wallsBasic plumbing and electrical systemsBuilding structural elementsBasic HVAC componentsThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.
Bruce Woodruff A pet peeve
24 January 2025 | 5 replies
I think with it being newer accounts/investors they don't think of the specifics needed.
Dave DeMarinis Stessa and Buildium for Accounting and Prop Mgmt
14 December 2024 | 13 replies
Hi Yashira,I have not tried to link my bank account again. 
Account Closed Will a seller financed deal show up on buyers credit or considered on debt to income?
14 January 2025 | 7 replies
Account Closed It will only show on your credit report if the person who is holding the notes goes to a servicing company so it is recorded.
Bethany Merlucci Help this newbie investor to decide if this is a good first property
10 January 2025 | 4 replies
It may seem easy to jack up rent but there is something to be said about good, on-time paying tenants.As an accountant, I always rely on the numbers.
Steven Hsu CPA in Dallas, TX
3 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Steven HsuBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.
Abraham Garza 1acre with 4 manufactured homes for rent is it a good deal? Newbie
21 January 2025 | 1 reply
I recently came across 1 acre asking for 314k in a very good residential and growing location, so the current owner has added 4 manufactured homes with 4 electrical meters, 4 septic tanks and only 1 water meter for all 4 homes, the homes are sitting on partial slab and partial pier & beam, he also added 2 storage sheds approx. 380sqft with the intention to make them ADUs they are still only the shell so I would have to get those ready to live in, so currently the 4 manufactured homes are being rented and bringing in 2800k a month, 3 of the homes are needing some TLC which could increment rents and possibly get me at 3600k a month, also being a 1ac lot this still leaves about 12,000sqft of raw land where you could build etc.So that is on the good side now the things I did not like so much, the lay out is poorly executed to where it makes it looked crammed up and not professional but it could be fixed.Another is that in reality there is only 4 livable units so that qualifies under a conventional loan but since they're are 6 units on the property the banks are wanting to take it as a commercial so we would have to move out the 2 storage sheds out in order to close as conventional.Another concern, technically you are only allowed to have one manufactured house or single wide in your property according to what I know but I know it could change according to zoning which I will investigate, so my question is has all this been accounted for and if so how can I verify it so it wont leave me in a bind further down the road, I currently asked my agent for the appraisal of the property to see if that might verify.Any recommendations?
Jorge Caceres Utilities included worth the risk?
7 January 2025 | 28 replies
I do the same for my LTRs, tenants have to get their own utility accounts and they are fully responsible.
Bruce Bennett How to spot scams or is there a site that evaluates DSCR lenders
15 January 2025 | 9 replies
(because they're bona fide by being tied to the reviewers BP account).