Jonathan Baptiste
How to stock your airbnb best practices
12 January 2025 | 14 replies
Most people bring their own.We also have a bin of razors, q-tips, cotton balls and even a bunch of contact lens cases in the master bath.
Patrick Russell
Debt pay down with 401k
30 December 2024 | 2 replies
If your problems were really caused by an unexpected ac failure (can’t believe your realtor didn’t get seller to throw in a home warranty.) and not lifestyle.
Joseph Kirk
Advice on entering the fix & flip industry
5 January 2025 | 17 replies
The other tip I would say is really get a good relationship going with a realtor in the area if you do not have one to give you the exact data you are looking for to be successful.
James Dugan
Fannie Mae / FHA 203k lenders for DFW?
3 January 2025 | 9 replies
You may borrow an additional $35000 for hard cost improvements.
Jayleco Mcgaughy
New to Wholesaling: Seeking Tips and Guidance to Get Started in Real Estate
31 December 2024 | 2 replies
Those are good resources, but what you will find is that most of the closing is learned in the field by connecting with people.A couple of tips:1.
Michael Klinger
Ideas on $25K loan for multi-family working captial?
6 January 2025 | 11 replies
Don’t forget heloc, DSCR, 2nd on primary, borrow from retirement accounts, credit card cash advance, property reserves, home improvement store credit, etc etc.
Paul Gupta
Contractor licensing requirements in DC / Maryland
29 December 2024 | 2 replies
You’ll want to check if your specific work falls under their home improvement contractor licensing, or if there are additional local permits required depending on the county.
MIchael McCUe
Is debt relief a good idea, filing bankruptcy
9 January 2025 | 14 replies
Pay it off and then buy a new primary and turn your current home in to a rental.
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.
Tekoa Glover
Mobile Home Investments
12 January 2025 | 1 reply
Majority of DSCR Lenders do not allow Manufactured homes but do allow for Modular.