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Oumar Yacoub Seeking advice on wholesaling real estate
10 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hello everyone my name is Omar I’m 24 ,just recently came across wholesaling  and I started doing some research on it and it seem like it’s the best option for me now to get my foot on the door and eventually start doing flips down the road. since I’m new to wholesaling and barely know anything about it what books, YouTube chancel, podcasts, even a course that might help me get on track and learn the fundamental of wholesaling.I always come across some type of strategy of real estate that I might consider to pursue but I never end up staying consistent and taking action but my goal is just to learn about wholesaling and find a way to take action now.
Chris Blackburn Tax credit 45L for a 90 unit or 112 unit project? What should it cost?
22 January 2025 | 1 reply
Key Details of the 45L Tax Credit:The credit offers up to $2,000 per eligible unit for builders and developers of residential homes that meet specific energy efficiency criteria.To qualify, the units need to meet or exceed certain energy performance levels in comparison to the national model energy code (e.g., the 2006 or 2009 IECC — International Energy Conservation Code).Cost Considerations for a 90-unit or 112-unit Project:The actual cost of qualifying for the 45L tax credit depends on various factors, including:Energy Efficiency Compliance: The primary cost will come from ensuring that each unit meets the required energy efficiency standards, which typically involve energy modeling, certification from third-party energy raters, and potentially upgrading insulation, HVAC systems, windows, and other components of the building to meet the necessary performance levels.Energy Modeling: Typically, you'll need to pay for an energy consultant or engineer to model the building's energy performance and ensure it qualifies for the credit.
AJ Wong What STR investors should expect on the Oregon Coast in 2025 and beyond
22 January 2025 | 2 replies
We cover a large geographical area (nearly 400 miles) because there are usually only a few STR eligible properties for sale in any given city.  
Jamie Parker First deal after a 5.5 year break
6 January 2025 | 0 replies
I informed the seller that because of the overlay, the property may be 2 build eligible in-spite its small lot size.
Jamie Parker First deal after a 5.5 year break
6 January 2025 | 0 replies
I informed the seller that because of the overlay, the property may be 2 build eligible in-spite its small lot size.
Alicia Howard RV Depreciation for 2024 taxes
15 January 2025 | 5 replies
This also makes it eligible for bonus depreciation (60% in 2024) or Section 179 deductions if criteria are met.However, if the RV is permanently affixed to the campground site and functions as part of the real estate, it may fall under residential property classification and depreciate over 27.5 years.
Noah Laker Opening a Sober Living Facility
19 January 2025 | 5 replies
By any chance, do you know if you're eligible for any government grants and/or funding?
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.
Julio Gonzalez Asset Classifications for Cost Segregation
7 January 2025 | 6 replies
However, components of a central HVAC system in a residential building, including furnaces and condensers, are NOT eligible for this treatment and must be slowly depreciated over 27.5 years (39 years for STRs).
Sawyer Smith Opportunity Zone > 1031?
21 December 2024 | 3 replies
We are about to buy a Building that just so happens to be in an opportunity Zone and meets all the requirements to be eligible for a fund.