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Dennis Knapp how to figure repair costs and arv
15 January 2025 | 7 replies
However, having an experienced real estate agent or investor in your network analyze comps adds an extra layer of confidence.If you’re focusing on specific markets and ever want to discuss analyzing deals or strategies, feel free to connect, Our firm would love to help you! 
Josh Duncan Thoughts on 401K loans
8 January 2025 | 10 replies
I have bought 2 properties this calendar year and this feels like the right next step to further me along. 
Treza Edwards New Construction Decatur, AL
14 January 2025 | 3 replies
Please feel free to reach out for discussion. 
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.
Zach Howard New, hungry, eager to start while also patient. Large risk appetite.
10 January 2025 | 17 replies
Feel free to DM and we'll connet.Thanks!
Jonathan Baptiste What I learned after 1 year of house hacking
17 January 2025 | 11 replies
Anytime, feel free to reach out!
Brian A Reed Newbie fired up about REI and getting started in 2025!
5 January 2025 | 2 replies
If you want please feel free to add me to your Network would love to be part of the team and I am always happy to help and offer advice or tips on my side of the finance part of things!
Dave Schimmels Rental comp calculation
3 January 2025 | 6 replies
I feel I'm on the low end, but my COC return a year later is roughly 14%.
Nate McCarthy Multi-party investing deal structure for BRRRR/House hack
19 January 2025 | 14 replies
As for rent, the three parties agree on a fair rent for the apartment and that is what you pay the partnership every month in rent.
Nate McCarthy How to extract equity from turning basement into rental unit on paid-for house?
10 January 2025 | 2 replies
There's obviously opportunity here to build this out and turn it into a basement apartment, which I think would cash flow because of course there's no mortgage.