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Paul Lucenti Maximizing monthly cash flow per unit
28 January 2025 | 27 replies
Keep building on your success, and your story will continue to inspire others!
Jerry Tello Over The Counter (OTC) Tax Liens
14 January 2025 | 11 replies
Quote from @Daron Williams: I just invested in a tax deed here in texas it was a beautiful lot right on lake sam rayburn. i have it on the market for sale the only problem is you have to have two lots to build on.. i found the person that owns the lot to the right of me and there willing to possibly sale there lot the only problem is i dont have the money or the credit  to purchase it.
Mike Sfera Syracuse/Rochester Area Rentals
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
Hello Mike, Syracuse and surrounding area is benefitting from an influx of tech companies and a huge chip manufacturing company, Micron, which is building a $100 billion fab over the next 20 years. 
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.
Pamela Rivas Seeking insights: Crafting a free guide for foreigners investing in Mexico.
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
My goal is to build a comprehensive resource that not only answers key questions but also provides clarity on the entire process.The draft is based on my personal experiences working with clients, but I want to ensure it reflects the broader community's insights.
Nathan Gesner Have you ever used your umbrella insurance policy?
15 January 2025 | 11 replies
You could be overinsured on the building and lose money on not enough Personal property coverage.B. 
Mike Sfera When to get a property manager
16 January 2025 | 26 replies
Quote from @Sophanara Khoeun: Quote from @Krystyna Schexnayder: For me personally, as a property manager and business owner, I truly believe this is not only about real estate, its a business of building relationships, and I think just being aligned with the basic principle that what we put out is what we get back, so I would be remissed not to oblige a new investors inquires. 
Milena Garcia Current listing with not enough showings
17 January 2025 | 13 replies
Not sure if you staged it, but I did my homework early on when I first started so I know my pricing and I build it into my deals.  
Luke Tetreault 2 years in, Growing Pains! What's the Strategy?
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
I feel a loss of direction and that makes it really hard for me to focus and build.Do we keep at building a portfolio of small multi family (very abundant in my market, very rare to find anything above a triplex for sale), with plans of selling the portfolio and 1031'ing into larger properties? 
Destiney E Goins Destiney Goins- new to investing
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
Either way, best of luck building your portfolio!