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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.
Marembo Alexandre New member introduction
21 January 2025 | 13 replies
If you’re looking to continue to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.
Jamie Parker Vacant Lot Purchase
8 January 2025 | 7 replies
Also with plans to reduce industrial "intensity" in and around residential areas. 
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). 
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. 
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.
Harmonie Borden From Before to Profit: A Live Fix and Flip Experience
7 January 2025 | 0 replies
Visit the property and learn about various renovation stages, gain insights from our experienced investors / speaker, and learn strategies for evaluating deals, managing budgets, and maximizing ROI.What to expect:Property walkthroughsReview before photos and discuss transformation plansDive into real deal numbers—costs, profits, and challengesNetworking with industry prosOpen Q&A session to ask anything about the process
Diego Trujillo Dallas New Construction project
14 January 2025 | 2 replies
I bring to the table my full expertise in project management, construction, and deal sourcing, along with the knowledge I’ve gained working tirelessly in this industry over the past 3 years.My vision is to dedicate the next 10-15 years to real estate development, growing projects that generate significant returns while delivering exceptional results.If you’re interested in learning more, I’d love to discuss how we can collaborate.
Chris Morris Detroit Wholesalers: Why Do Your Deals Suck So Bad?!
17 January 2025 | 10 replies
@Chris Morris have ALWAYS seen bad "deals" from rookie wholesalers that really don't understand what they are doing to provide value to the industry.It's getting worse because the real estate market has recovered from the 2010 Crash, yet many are still using tactics & methods developed during this time.Everyone in the industry needs to go back and look at what was being done BEFORE 2010 and start using those methods, updating them with current technology.