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Tarcizio Goncalves Capital Expense or not?
30 May 2024 | 9 replies
These expenditures are capitalized, meaning they are added to the property's basis and depreciated over time.Examples of Capital ExpendituresBuilding Additions: Adding a new room, deck, or other structural improvements.Major Renovations: Remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, replacing the roof, or significant electrical and plumbing upgrades.Appliance Replacement: Installing new HVAC systems, water heaters, or other major appliances.Structural Repairs: Replacing the foundation or significant repairs to the building’s structure.Labor CostsLabor Costs: The costs paid to contractors, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and other professionals involved in the renovation are part of capital expenditures.Example of Capital Expenditures with LaborSuppose you renovate a rental property, including a new kitchen and bathroom.Materials: $15,000Labor Costs: $10,000Total Capital Expenditure: $25,000This $25,000 would be capitalized and added to the property's basis.
Julie Muse Turning Unlikely Homes into Profitable Deals
29 May 2024 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $45,000 Sale price: $64,000 Contributors: Chelsea Zabala Partner Driven, with Crystal Smith and Eugene, undertook an innovative venture at Water St, Joliet, IL.
Jim K. GENERATIONAL WEALTH: Do you worry about your kids?
31 May 2024 | 111 replies
We also had an iron tub in the front yard that my mom would fill with water and put black plastic over to help warm the water, then a little hot water from the wood stove, and we would take turns bathing in the great outdoors.Rough stuff, but I don't recall ever being unhappy at that time.
Andreas Mueller High Interest Rates vs Gov Spending. Who will win the inflation fight?
30 May 2024 | 6 replies
Case in point, I recently had a water heater go out, one of these pricier tankless systems that was on its last leg after about 10 years.
Kristen Descant HVAC Replacement Tax Deduction
29 May 2024 | 12 replies
Something like HVAC that would have the standard residential life of 27.5 years would not be eligible.  
Timothy Nako Duplex Unit Not Renting After 6 Months
29 May 2024 | 9 replies
In addition to the $2,500 the tenants pay a monthly pool maintenance fees, landscaping fee, and split the water bill with the other unit.The unit has now been listed at $2,300 and is still not rented.
Eric Yu Should I Replacing Entire Plumbing / Electrical?
29 May 2024 | 8 replies
Are you changing layout and have to move drain lines, gas lines, water lines to new locations?
Todd Gustafson Flip2freedom academy - Opinions???
1 June 2024 | 48 replies
Sean's material "mostly" focuses on the standard, high equity, wholesale deals.
Marc Shin STR's with pools?
30 May 2024 | 13 replies
Most people I talk to says it is worth it (including me), but others are selling because it is not worth it to them.For our indoor pools it never fails to get a call every few weeks saying the indoor pool is too cold (84 to 86 degrees) and we have to explain this is the industry standard and prevents mold and mildew inside. 
Ryan Daulton Real Estate vs. CD Market investments
30 May 2024 | 93 replies
This is where it blows other investments out of the water. 2.This is a great way to go.