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Nick Gallon Martin Confused about deductibility of interest on tax return
19 January 2025 | 2 replies
I know that interest on the acquisition loan can be included in the cost basis since it’s inventory.
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.
Chris Magistrado Greetings from Sacramento / SF / and Austin!
20 January 2025 | 4 replies
He is great with investors and can find deals that cash flow much easier, including some off market stuff.
Alesa Hickson Bad contracter Cyrus Gordon 11 Wildcat Branch Dr. Sicklerville NJ
17 January 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @JD Martin: Quote from @Elizabeth NA: Good evening Alesa, I am reaching out because I would love to speak with you about your experience as I have found myself in a VERY similar situation with Cyrus Gordon and have found he has been sued over 5 times in New jersey including from me.
Gamal Harding Columbus Lands Another Large Tech Firm! 4000 Plus Jobs Coming
18 January 2025 | 7 replies
As real estate investors and property owners, understanding the broader implications of this development will be key to navigating the opportunities it presents.Anduril Industries and Its Expansion PlansAnduril Industries specializes in advanced defense technology, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous systems.
Venka Pulla How to deal with Bad property manager
11 January 2025 | 7 replies
The notice should include the date of termination and the reason for ending the agreement.
Carlos Silva Velocity Banking for paying off mortgages
13 January 2025 | 19 replies
I will give you my numbers since we are 3 years into Velocity Banking.Home was purchased at $410k.Interest rate: 3.125%30 year termMortgage payment is around $1950 (includes insurance and property tax)HELOC: 8.25% Variable rate - current rateCredit Limit: $97kLet's say I made $10k a month and our expenses were $6k each month including the mortgage.
Unal Baris Kancoglu HVAC is red-tagged. Need to replace it as quickly as possible.
15 January 2025 | 11 replies
We typically pay somewhere in the range of $3500 for a new, basic furnance, including install, if there are no other modifications to the system required.  
Mel Rosario Help with Apt insurance in California
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Please advise.ThanksMel I'd recommend a local Independent Agency that has access to multiple markets including surplus lines
AJ Wong Could Trump shock Short Term Rental markets with Tax Loop Hole for AirBnB Investors?
21 January 2025 | 3 replies
Part of those cuts included the short-term rental tax loophole, a strategy real estate investors can use to help mitigate their rental income tax by offsetting earned income with real estate losses, and could be renewed or extended.