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Cristal Ochoa PennyMac Loan Transfer to LLC
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
Most purposes that people on the BP forums are transferring properties to an LLC, would be exempt of the Due On Sale Clause.
Josh Ball Tenant with medical marijuana card. What are my options?
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
That is where the concern would be for me.Yeah, older tenants may think that it automatically makes someone a criminal of something, but I would just explain the card and that it at least, in theory, has a medical purpose, unlike cigarette smoke which kills the smokers and everyone else around.
Amanda Long DSCR New Mexico Property/ Guarantors??
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
To me it kind of defeats the purpose of protecting personal assets and standing up the LLC.2. 
Fareen E. Start lease on closing date or the day after?
10 January 2025 | 11 replies
This ensures a clean transition of ownership and responsibility for insurance purposes.
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.
Daniel Madhavapallil House Hacking and Tax Strategies
23 January 2025 | 11 replies
You do not need to have it under an LLC to take depreciation, the LLC's purpose is to protect your personal assets should you get sued.  
Anca R. Is a 1031 Exchange allowed in this case, and if so, is it worth the hassle?
22 January 2025 | 22 replies
That sale should qualify for the $500,000 sale of personal residence exemption for tax purposes.
Jacob Havlovick Duplex House Hack
22 January 2025 | 8 replies
For bookkeeping purposes, I recommend designating a separate bank account exclusive to the house hack activities to keep some sanity.
Jules Aton Back in the day...
13 January 2025 | 16 replies
Rentals was not a thought to me in those days I was a land flipper.. had absolutely no interest in being a landlord.. and basically still dont to this day :) yes I have some rentals for tax purposes but not really for wealth building purposes.
Sri R. Multifamily Groundup Construction loan
14 January 2025 | 4 replies
Are you building for pure investment purposes or are you looking to use some of the space for personal/personal business use?