Kenny Bao
Advice on Off-Market Apartment Strategies
14 January 2025 | 3 replies
Repeated outreach to the seller and building rapport.
Henrry Novas
Looking to Connect with Spec Builders
10 January 2025 | 7 replies
How long did it take to complete those first three builds?
Ryan Ruppert
Shopify for own STR website?
12 January 2025 | 5 replies
Will you hire a developer or build it yourself?
Darnell Holland
Tear down rebuild numbers
12 January 2025 | 4 replies
Please see the rough numbers below :Tear down house price 350k,Construction cost 165 sqft * 2 build=627k Darnell, did you get your questions answered?
Matt Streeter
Land Subdivision capital gains
13 January 2025 | 0 replies
We purchased 133.7 acres January 20th of 2024, we then proceeded to subdivide 4 building lots, ( two 10 acre lots, and two 2 acre lots) which included costs associated with septic testing, survey & subdivision, and property maintenence required to market the building lots.
Victor Yang
Taking a small loss to save on taxes?
15 January 2025 | 5 replies
Quote from @Victor Yang: Hello all,I am looking to buy an apartment building.
William Taylor
New to BiggerPockets Forum as an Agent/Investor! *New Member Introduction*
12 January 2025 | 5 replies
I would focus on being an agent and building that business.
Jamie Parker
Vacant Lot Purchase
8 January 2025 | 7 replies
Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Jamie Parker: @David Mares The short answer is to build and develop the area.
Dominic Mazzarella
Turning Challenges Into Opportunities: How I Saved My Multi-Use Property Sale
15 January 2025 | 6 replies
I began shopping for a large construction loan to build a new car wash on the land.
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.