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Rene Hosman Have you ever offered rent concessions to entice potential renters?
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
This reminds me of the discussion around pricing things at $x.99 instead of $x+1.00.EXAMPLE: $4.99 instead of $5.00Everyone "knows" that the price in the example is basically $5.So, why do billion dollar companies, spending more on marketing departments than everyone's combined income on this thread, STILL use the $x.99 pricing format?
Bruce Woodruff Thoughts on the California fire repercussions
14 January 2025 | 17 replies
And it's not only the homes, you also have to fortify your grocery stores, schools and anything else.
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.
Ashly Frasso Contractor Ran away with Materials
7 January 2025 | 6 replies
Have you tried calling the local police department, or sheriff's department, or the Texas Rangers depending on where this theft took place.
Laurence K. Police Bodycam footage
10 January 2025 | 5 replies
Often times police departments have policies in place REQUIRING officers to activate body cameras when interacting with the public.
James Wise Why do people Buy Property in California
22 January 2025 | 203 replies
Fire department is the toughest one to deal with.. 
Chris Kay How Far Does $50k Go for Rehab?
15 January 2025 | 14 replies
The flush mount hinges are about $8 for 2 at the box stores and I think I’m getting boxes of 50 for around $60.
Scott Trench Trump Policies Will Put Downward Pressure on Real Estate Rents/Prices
21 February 2025 | 250 replies
So you want the SS department to literally close, now, today.
Samuel Coronado Looking at another park
13 January 2025 | 8 replies
The last time I represented a mobile home park purchaser, county health department allowed four MHs per septic tank. 
MIchael McCUe Is debt relief a good idea, filing bankruptcy
9 January 2025 | 14 replies
Clothing- buy at the second hand store.