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Ricky Moore First-Time Poster Seeking Advice: How to Approach Heir About Inherited Property
16 January 2025 | 2 replies
Here’s the context:The house appears vacant, with a large tree that has fallen on the property.From what I can see, the house seems full of furniture and might even be a hoarder home.I’ve skip-traced the property and found that the owner has unfortunately passed away.The house seems to be mortgage-free, and I’ve identified three phone numbers associated with the son, who I believe is the heir.I’d like to reach out to the son to express my interest in purchasing the property, but I want to ensure I do so respectfully while also gathering the right information.Here are my questions:What’s the best way to approach the heir while showing my condolences for their loss?
Murtuza Khoja Considering buying a STR in Kissimmee
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
Theming can be $5-10,000 per bedroom (includes whole house decor, so a 5 bedroom could be $50,000 for the entire home furniture) depending on your imagination and quality.
Jermaine Washington Tenet has abandoned property without paying rent.
13 January 2025 | 11 replies
They'll typically leave behind mattresses, couches, broken furniture, rotten food, etc.
Eric Coats Running STR #s for Newbie
29 January 2025 | 20 replies
We don't spend anywhere near that much nor do we go through 2k worth of linens, kitchen stuff or furniture.
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.
AJ Wong What STR investors should expect on the Oregon Coast in 2025 and beyond
22 January 2025 | 2 replies
For properties that need upgrades, rehab or furniture, investors will need the time or team to execute. - Performance expectations.
Sean Dunbar Looking for advice to invest 965k of equity
16 January 2025 | 4 replies
Plus the 20%-30% more in gross revenue just goes towards utilities, furniture, etc.
Jay Chung Cost effective way of dividing up basement access for duplex
6 January 2025 | 4 replies
And the tenants still lived there, they had just been putting old mattresses, broken furniture, and crud there for years.
Cody Caswell Introduction - Investor and Interior Design Company Owner
3 January 2025 | 4 replies
Furniture is another story; we have tons of suppliers.
Phillip Austin Should I fire one of my owners?
3 January 2025 | 8 replies
.- Tenant submitted a work order for low water pressure in 2 bathrooms- Tenant submitted a work order because the garage door doesn't close all the way and left a 2-3 inch gap at the bottom- Owner initially refused to address either work order- Owner demanding the tenants place furniture pads on each piece of furniture- Owner calling multiple times to speak through the work orders, asking when they've been scheduled, calling a couple days later requesting the invoices- Owner calling because they want to access their storage in the basement so they can remove several pieces of furniture being stored- Owner now emailing requesting multiple property inspections throughout the lease cycle- Owner questioning my experience and relative PM knowledge because I'm not following up with her in a timely manner (the following day after the work order)Keep in mind, this is 2 weeks after the tenants had moved in and the tenants are very happy in the home.This is something we see on a regular basis.