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13 October 2024 | 34 replies
When I first started years ago, I utilized owner finance and other techniques which most sellers would say no to if they didn’t meet me in person and see who they were working with.
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14 October 2024 | 420 replies
That isn’t “investing” or any “technique” it’s gambling.
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9 October 2024 | 9 replies
While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.
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7 October 2024 | 8 replies
Here's a https://www.irs.gov/businesses/cost-segregation-audit-technique-guide-chapter-4-principal-elements-of-a-quality-cost-segregation-study-and-report to the IRS website noting specific items that are included in the cost segregation study report.
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6 October 2024 | 0 replies
Assets identified in this study include:Permanent Fixtures: windows, doors, bathroom fixturesStructural Components: Roof construction, drywall, wood framingBuilding systems: water heater, electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbingInterior Construction: Wood flooring, stairs, ceramic tileThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.
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9 October 2024 | 312 replies
Since the AVAF1 fund stopped distributions, I got much better at evaluating the numbers.
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4 October 2024 | 16 replies
Without these fundamentals there’s absolutely no way to utilize the various strategies and techniques being sold.
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11 October 2024 | 40 replies
., @Allan Gonzaga, based on the conversations I've had with several members of the Jake and Gino community, the community is distributed across the country and getting value from the community wherever they are.
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7 October 2024 | 24 replies
So this would require me to manually log in to transfer money to my actual bank anyway for distributions or to receive funds for improvements or whatever.
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4 October 2024 | 17 replies
Also in Form C, it's stated that the source of funds for purposes of making distributions is immaterial.