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David Rutledge SBA loan for small hotel
5 February 2025 | 16 replies
I would shop banks.
Daniel Alvarez What is the best way to see a person is a good Tennant?
12 January 2025 | 11 replies
Most tools give you a glimpse of past performance.
Miguel Del Mazo Sale on new Furnished finder listing
10 January 2025 | 6 replies
As a reminder, listing tenure positively impacts your performance on our marketplace.
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.
Paige Gardner beginner sellers finacing and HML fix an flip
7 February 2025 | 16 replies
Build your team of players who are already performing the way you want to.
Tyler Mills Transitional Neighborhood Indicators?
9 January 2025 | 1 reply
(Starbucks / yoga studio / craft brewery /boutique cookie,coffe or ice cream shop  are the easiest targets)-Activation of dormant retail sites-Increased foot traffic For B to AAbove also apply-Home valuations (are homes in the increasing at rates above nearby or similar neighborhoods)-Is it walkable or are projects in place to make it highly walkable for residents-Is it near highly desirable activity centers -is it unique (for example - Can it get historic designation)
Cody Caswell Save Hours at Home Depot + Lowe's
25 January 2025 | 7 replies
After doing an audit on my time and realizing that I spent over 40% of my time shopping for materials, I knew I needed to find a better solution.
Jemini Leckie Out of State Cash Flow
29 January 2025 | 11 replies
Once you have a market chosen I'd connect with a realtor/wholesalers in that market through BP or Facebook groups to get a first hand view from them on how their market is performing.
Quan Pham Stressing over what to do next
4 February 2025 | 9 replies
I find a lot of books and articles give the perfect scenario or the absolute horrific situation to get eyeballs.You will not have to perform at a level 10 consistently (10 meaning demanding). 
Blake Winiecki New Investor in Southwest Florida
15 January 2025 | 12 replies
Beachfront or properties near attractions tend to perform best.Mid-Term Rentals (MTRs): These are gaining traction, especially with traveling nurses and remote workers.