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1 January 2025 | 4 replies
Prepare for additional costs: If you’re adding units, you’ll likely need to address the water meter situation and possibly upgrade utilities.
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31 December 2024 | 4 replies
Then I would speak with a land surveyor or civil engineer to get a sense of what it would take to obtain all the entitlements and bring in the utilities, etc.
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17 December 2024 | 1 reply
Still, we are looking for more granular data that breaks down by unit configuration closer match to the minimums set for each military, rank) plus estimates for the costs of utilities.
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1 January 2025 | 3 replies
STR management is 20-25% (I would recommend self managing or getting a VA), since income is higher you could probably get away with 5% for maintenance / cap ex but remember you need to cover utilities and cleaning for these units which drives up costs.
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31 December 2024 | 0 replies
As this approach uses very little documentation, it is the least reliable methodology in preparing a cost segregation study.To see all of the steps included within each method, refer to Chapter 3 of the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide.What methodology has your company utilized?
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30 December 2024 | 4 replies
There's no one size fits all of course, but generally the STR/MTR/LTR mix in a multi-family unit can be challenging because the way renters utilize these properties is so different.
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30 December 2024 | 5 replies
I don't think anything anyone offers is "evidence" in court because you would be backing up your claims with documentation such as the lease, or quotes for work or material prices.
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30 December 2024 | 4 replies
Some of the costs quoted shock even seasoned flippers as they are lower than even material are in many markets.
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8 January 2025 | 15 replies
Use STR-specific insurance to protect both parties and automate operations with platforms like Airbnb, TurnoverBnB, and PriceLabs.Taxable income from the STR must be reported, but you can deduct related expenses like cleaning, utilities, and furnishings.
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31 December 2024 | 4 replies
I've got a property under contractPurchase price $78K out the door (I have cash to close) Intent: build on the property which already has a functioning well, septic, and needs PGE installed Total buildout on the property utilities: $128K including the original land purchase price.