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Sebastien Tinsley Looking to begin my journey into REI
13 January 2025 | 45 replies
Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.
Carl Reza No clue what to do first!
23 December 2024 | 10 replies
Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.
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.
Guan Hong Guo Income Criteria for Multiple Occupants
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
It may be easier to include utilities in the rent.
Venka Pulla How to deal with Bad property manager
11 January 2025 | 7 replies
The notice should include the date of termination and the reason for ending the agreement.
Ram Gonzales Creating a debt fund for owner finance strategy
15 January 2025 | 29 replies
I would include servicing costs of the loan and licensing costs.
Andy S. Security Deposit Account in NJ - Do I include account number in lease
9 December 2024 | 2 replies
Per NJ law, must I include account number in the lease?
Garry Lawrence 19-Year-Old Closing on First Rental Property – Seeking Advice!
11 January 2025 | 12 replies
Are there any specific clauses I should include in a room-by-room lease for a shared living space?
Carlos Silva Velocity Banking for paying off mortgages
13 January 2025 | 19 replies
I will give you my numbers since we are 3 years into Velocity Banking.Home was purchased at $410k.Interest rate: 3.125%30 year termMortgage payment is around $1950 (includes insurance and property tax)HELOC: 8.25% Variable rate - current rateCredit Limit: $97kLet's say I made $10k a month and our expenses were $6k each month including the mortgage.
Patrick G. Calculation about cash on cash return
9 January 2025 | 5 replies
It does not include the rent income, just the appreciation, it is about 11%.