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Christopher Morris Is Relying on Cash Flow Feasible?
21 January 2025 | 59 replies
Say's it whatever active REI model.
Meir Ben-Yechiel Question About Investment Goal Strategy
8 January 2025 | 5 replies
5k a I don’t mind if it takes a few years, and I’m willing to be as actively involved as needed to achieve my goals.
Al Boettger Residential Assisted Living
28 January 2025 | 42 replies
I am actively looking to remodel or build a 8 to 10 RAL in the Houston area.
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.
Yamil Naf Seeking Advice: Raising $160K for a Second Short-Term Rental Investment in FL
15 January 2025 | 9 replies
I’m looking to raise $160,000 to cover the purchase, renovation, and activation of this new Airbnb property.
William Taylor New to BiggerPockets Forum as an Agent/Investor! *New Member Introduction*
12 January 2025 | 5 replies
I currently have sold a few residential homes in my time as a realtor, but I'm more-so looking to become an active real estate investor and agent.
Devin James To those who consider themselves very wealthy, is wealth worth what is takes?
22 January 2025 | 56 replies
I am in a pickle right now because my mom is turning 80 and not very active.
Katherine Lewis Success w/Marketing to Special Occasion Groups?
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
The marketing copy and photo captions, professional photos, and weekly activity on the OTA listing, makes a big difference in bookings.
Daniel Chen Section 179 Question for rental business
4 January 2025 | 11 replies
Note that active income isn't the same thing as non-passive income, it's lower bar that just requires that it's a business activity that isn't just entirely passive. 
Katie Southard Really want my rental in an LLC
14 January 2025 | 1 reply
While my husband and his ex make a similar income and do not exchange child support due to us pointing that out in court a couple of years ago, she actively request all financial documents that she possibly can and examines our taxes, etc.