Melanie Baldridge
Did you know this about Gas Stations?
14 January 2025 | 2 replies
The tax advantages of buying/holding gas stations are pretty great.Many of the components of gas stations including pumps, tanks, external parking areas, and other equipment are classified as either 5 or 15 year property so you can bonus depreciate a lot of it (minus the land value) and get significant deductions in year 1.With the 2025 bonus depreciation rate at 40%, a $1 million gas station acquisition could still lead to $100K+ in year 1 deductions depending on the specifics of your deal.
Chris C.
Anyone have experience with Elite Funding Group LLC
10 January 2025 | 16 replies
their website says they do equipment financing no mention of real estate financing. ???
Jake Thorpe
Criminals, transients, convicts, burglary, fraud, deception, manipulation, squatting
28 December 2024 | 8 replies
Whats more, there was damaged equipment that costs about 3k.
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.
Charlie Loomis
From Master Metered to Indivdual
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
My park is in Oklahoma, and I am wanting to start with metering the water individually any advice about best metering equipment for the money would be appreciated.
Rafael Valdor
Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
Leasing is a specialized skill—PMs deal with this daily, making them far better equipped to handle applications, verify income, conduct background checks, and evaluate a tenant’s overall suitability.Protecting Your Investment:The cost of a bad tenant can be far greater than the cost of hiring a professional.
Richard L Buchanan
Real Estate Investing
13 January 2025 | 9 replies
As you embark on this adventure, it's important to equip yourself with knowledge and a solid strategy.
Zach Howard
LLC - many questions, please help!
12 January 2025 | 2 replies
LLC offers better legal protection.3) Setting up in states that allow your identity to be hid is also overblown.
Mitch M.
What happens to a solar lease in California AFTER Foreclosure?
26 December 2024 | 2 replies
These contracts are both dated 2019 and appear to be lease agreements for solar equipment that I, nor the mortgage lender, were ever a party to.
Keith Angell
Seeking Advice on Financing Future Rental Property Projects
14 January 2025 | 3 replies
It will be an identical home to the one I’m currently building, and I expect to need no more than $160K in financing.I’m not looking to overextend myself by taking on too much debt, but I want to make sure I’m approaching this in the right way.