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Adam M. Cost for a Tax Specialist
13 January 2025 | 7 replies
Bigger 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.
Garry Lawrence Mass Shooting Near Property I'm About to Buy – Should I Back Out?
12 January 2025 | 7 replies
If violence occurs in a place, it doesn’t necessarily mean you should start worrying (if it’s rare).
Luke H. Owner Financing Empty Lots
13 January 2025 | 17 replies
Maybe also consider if they are "good people" that work in the community and just want a safe place to raise their family. 
Joshua Middleton Seeking Feedback: Luxury Rental Investment Strategy for 4 Bed 2 Bath, Palm Coast FL
11 January 2025 | 4 replies
For instance, in places like Austin or Chicago, I’ve noticed similar deals pay off when you have the right property management systems dialed in.
Bruce Woodruff Thoughts on the California fire repercussions
14 January 2025 | 17 replies
Generally no because the root system is still in place.
Janea L. AI and REI
29 December 2024 | 17 replies
I'm using a software that runs on A.I. helps me capture organic leads, automation, my socials, A.i. follow up and has it's own crm.
Reno Philip Connecting with other Houston investors
10 January 2025 | 15 replies
@Reno Philip Welcome and you are in the right place and you are on the right track. 
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.
Brett Riemensnider First Time Landlord - Tenant Placement In Minneapolis Area
13 January 2025 | 6 replies
I say that because every decent legit place I know of in market, yes offers the option of doing just tenant placement, for self-managing. 
Luke Tetreault 2 years in, Growing Pains! What's the Strategy?
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
Examine the bottom half from every angle - how much you can make, what else you can get for your money (don't worry about how much you make on these, they are time suck and the lower half of your portfolio)That's a good place to start.