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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.
Colin Ford BRRR long term buy and old for STR or long term rentals
12 January 2025 | 12 replies
We have the full gambit from 1) finding and buying the right property in the right locations to 2) professional execution of the design to 3) discounted property management services.  
Alex Houser Foolish to buy office building?
18 January 2025 | 8 replies
The major pieces of information you are missing include NOI which includes deducting all of your operating expenses from your gross rents sans debt service, market dynamics (what are vacancy rates and asking rents like in the market the building is located in?)
Bailey Rentz Done with Stessa. Where should I go?
13 January 2025 | 10 replies
I tried to work with Digb and they provided some of the worst customer service I ever experience.
Andrew Schaff Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
14 January 2025 | 7 replies
We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.
Tayvion Payton Would You Pay an 18% Premium for Seller Financing at 2%?
19 January 2025 | 8 replies
With 0% down and 30 year amortization, your monthly debt service will be $1756.
Rene Hosman Ask a MTR professional! Author of 30-Day Stay answers your questions
18 January 2025 | 16 replies
My goal is to build a business that serves corporate clients; construction and infrastructure development teams, medical/education faculty, corporate relocation, family emergency relocation services, sports travel/events,corporate and industryand I want to learn from those of you who are doing this successfully and are willing to share actionable ideas for how I can be successful in offering value to these groups.Thank you!!
Eamon Conheady Do not use this lender!
26 December 2024 | 21 replies
Do not use American Money Loan Services or Tom Vanderlaan.  
Audrey X. Jerry M Feeney - e1031xchange.com, legit?
8 January 2025 | 31 replies
Low fees and the same level of service as another exchange company. 
Kristi Kandel Resources to Help LA Communities & Families Rebuild After Wildfires
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
Ideally LADWP will prioritize the infrastructure repairs and new service requests to these properties as getting power service in LA can be 6-24 months without project prioritization.