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Bryan Zayac Residential Development Costs
17 January 2025 | 2 replies
You can expect that you will be required to build roads, sidewalks, storm water control, utility taps, street lights, street trees as well as recreation fees as part of the development process. 
Tanner Davis Learning about real estate investing
23 January 2025 | 10 replies
Focus on saving, building your credit, and connecting with local investors.
Mark Sullivan Add to the Portfolio or Swap
20 January 2025 | 12 replies
Quote from @Mark Sullivan: Quote from @Tim Delaney: One missing piece of info here is how much cash you have available to invest at the moment.My initial thought was sell LLC B and hopefully you have a few hundred thousand available on top of that to buy the new building.
Lauren Frazer 2025 shift from Sales to Investment!
24 January 2025 | 4 replies
As a realtor in the Boston area for the last ten years, and successful AirBnB owner up in NH, I’m ready to shift my focus to building a strong cash flowing portfolio.  
Karen Margrave REDDING, CA INVESTORS
24 January 2025 | 37 replies
I had started a meetup that was getting a solid build up, but unfortunately, Covid hit and I had to stop it.
Nicholi Hibbert Carpenter & Plumber Contractor Recommendations - Southern New Jersey
13 January 2025 | 2 replies
Here are some contacts that might help you build your team in Camden County:Carpentry:Wood World: 267-916-3241Kole Made: 267-332-9663Glenn Pierce: 484-354-5202Plumbing:Ben Franklin In Home: 267-500-8020Roto Rooter: 856-470-1102Greater Works Plumbing: 267-826-6578I hope these recommendations help.
John Lasher How did you get into multifamily?
26 January 2025 | 17 replies
I do STRs, building some now. 
Jeremy Frantz Turning New Construction Sf Home (With Partner Through Llc) Into Personal PO Rtfolio
21 January 2025 | 0 replies
We did this because initially we were just going to build/sell, but I would rather hold on to it.
Joshua Giles new to the community
22 January 2025 | 9 replies
Building up a rental portfolio, flipping, wholesaling? 
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.