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Jack Cottrell Help me adjust my expectations - first deal pending
24 January 2025 | 36 replies
If not, work on Improving it before purchasing an investment property.  
Leslie L Meneus Looking To Learn & Link
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
While I’m open to both turn-key and fixer-upper properties, my preference leans slightly toward value-add opportunities where I can improve the property and increase equity or cash flow.That said, I’m also happy to consider turn-key options that provide immediate cash flow if they fit within my investment strategy.
William Taylor [Calc Review] A diamond in the rough? - Metro Detroit Duplex report
12 January 2025 | 6 replies
Also showing almost a 20% CoC return, which in my research I've found to be a highly ideal number for investors.Is there something I could improve on with this report or fix?
Jonathan Baptiste How to stock your airbnb best practices
18 January 2025 | 16 replies
I apologized and said (and truly meant) I'd follow up on it and improve for the future.
Roman Balmakov Should I Buy a Cashflowing Multi-Family That has Permit Issues?
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
My question is why you want to bring it up to code, other than just to feel good or improve your exit strategy?
Brandon Dixon 100 percent financed/Juan Pablo reviews?
23 January 2025 | 39 replies
However, we have a two-pronged process to credit repair: negative items remove and positive items improve.
Kerry Hermann New to the Northern Alabama market
20 January 2025 | 12 replies
It's so bad that my last purchase was in Indiana, which was my first OOS investment, and likely will continue to look there if the market doesn't improve here.  
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.
Sean Gallagher Scaling out of state while busy working my W-2
12 January 2025 | 23 replies
The key is to pick a lane—focus on improving as an investor, finding great deals, and letting a solid property manager handle the operations.
Asim G. Extra Tenant Fees charge by Phoenix Property Managers
14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Some packages genuinely improve property performance, while others might feel excessive.