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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.
Elan Adler My experience buying a turnkey cash flowing (kinda) turnkey rental outside Huntsville
19 January 2025 | 18 replies
Low insurance" is concerning to me, as Athens gets a LOT of high wind / weather / tornado activity for unknown reasons - they just got hit again last weekend. 
Joshua Middleton Seeking Feedback: Luxury Rental Investment Strategy for 4 Bed 2 Bath, Palm Coast FL
11 January 2025 | 4 replies
I’m actively analyzing the demographics and rental trends in the area to ensure these upgrades aren’t just attractive but also functional and desirable.
Thu Pham Purchasing an existing Airbnb with future bookings
14 January 2025 | 25 replies
.#1 I would call the city rentals department directly and ask if the seller's license will remain active until the day yours becomes active.
Paul Stewart STR Life- Remitting and paying Taxes
16 January 2025 | 11 replies
We are (mostly) in FL with 62 active in FL. 5 Counties + State for FL and one in NJ. 
Mark S. American Homeowner Preservation (AHP) Fund
19 January 2025 | 354 replies
This may be why many of you are experiencing delays in redemptions and distributions.In the fund which I co-manage, we've stopped foreclosure activity on many of the non-performing assets since it doesn't make sense to pay our legal resources for activities that are in moratorium.
Kyle Smith Looking to Connect with BRRR Investors Interested in Expanding Portfolios
9 January 2025 | 1 reply
I’m looking to connect with those of you who are actively using or interested in the BRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy to scale your rental portfolios.Whether you’re new to BRRR or a seasoned investor, I’m here to discuss best practices, potential local opportunities, and ways we can collaborate to make your investments efficient and profitable.
Ilir Livadhi New to the U.S., Experienced Renovator Looking to Start House Flipping
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
If you need some connections, I run the most active group of small landlords in the city and have a network of connections that you could potentially leverage.
Meir Ben-Yechiel Question About Investment Goal Strategy
8 January 2025 | 5 replies
5k a I don’t mind if it takes a few years, and I’m willing to be as actively involved as needed to achieve my goals.
Luke Tetreault 2 years in, Growing Pains! What's the Strategy?
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
I've been studying for a while and see investing as a cycle, times of high activity (chasing the deal) and times of latency (allowing the deal to mature).