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Jared Haxton Setting Up and Marketing 4.25% Seller Finance Deal
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
Quote from @Jared Haxton: Hi BP Community,I own a 2-bed/2-bath condo in Prescott, AZ (near Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, hospitals, and medical facilities), and I’m exploring selling it via seller financing.
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.
Rene Rindik Purchasing land with intention of using for RV and Boat storage Beginning Steps
2 January 2025 | 2 replies
I know I will need one for the actual storage facility. - but when it comes to purchasing the land, I am not sure what the best route would be.
Steven Radolinski Insights into the Albuquerque Real Estate Market: Opportunities and Considerations
12 January 2025 | 8 replies
Market OverviewEconomic Growth: Albuquerque's economy is a blend of military bases, nuclear research facilities, and universities.
Craig Parsons Hot mess with a renter/squater how to get hew out ASAP
8 January 2025 | 20 replies
My father just went into the long term care facility on December 23rd so the circumstances regarding the use of his house have definitely changed.
Matt Cecala Pittsburgh(ers) Investing in Pittsburgh
5 January 2025 | 23 replies
I'm presently a facilities engineer by trade, who does some construction and maintenance for landlords on the side, hoping to get back into the private real estate game.
Henry Clark Self Storage- Just Built, To Sell or Not
16 January 2025 | 6 replies
I own one facility and it has been quite a challenge so far.
Kyle Carter New company in area
9 January 2025 | 4 replies
I think smaller markets say sub 50k population would have a larger impact from one big move from a manufacturing facility or something like a Amazon processing center.
Arshiya Taami what are some well known firms that offer bridge loans?
27 December 2024 | 8 replies
Im bringing 400k myself the purchase price is 10 million its an assisted living facility  do you have experience running an assisted living facility?
Marshal Butterfield New Member Introduction
15 January 2025 | 9 replies
If you have insights on creative ways to acquire rental properties or storage facility businesses with minimal capital, I’d love to hear from you.