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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.
AJ Satcher Single HVAC System In a home with 2 units. Smells go right through duct-work!
15 January 2025 | 2 replies
I know hosts have included additional cleaning fees for violations as a deterrent.If none of these solutions work, you could look into completely independent HVAC systems for the two units, though that would be a bigger upfront investment.
Thanh Lu For owners, self management vs hiring a vacation rental company?
31 January 2025 | 19 replies
I’m talking about upper middle class quality furniture and furnishings withEVERYTHING included.  
Joshua Parsons Really long distance investing (International)
19 January 2025 | 46 replies
Many billionaires and celebrities own property there, including lots of Americans.The infrastructure is top notch.
Dave Schimmels Investment for beginner
15 January 2025 | 6 replies
Purchase price: $85,000 Cash invested: $33,000 Cash flow is after all expenses including vacancy, maintenance, and capx deductions.
Sam Ojo Looking to Scale and feeling Stuck
31 January 2025 | 8 replies
I'm still here trying to help people and that includes you (if you are open to it). 
Ryan Mcpherson Rent out house and bleed for a while or sell it and hemorrhage once?
16 January 2025 | 23 replies
Include balloon payment after 5 years.
Kyle Kulhanek Retitling a property to an LLC - Chicago
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
A real estate lawyer can help you navigate the specifics, including ensuring you don’t inadvertently trigger any unintended tax consequences.A few tips to consider:Check with your mortgage lender: If there’s a loan on the property, transferring it to an LLC could violate the loan’s due-on-sale clause.
Bruce Bennett How to spot scams or is there a site that evaluates DSCR lenders
15 January 2025 | 9 replies
Local references are invaluable because those lenders have proven themselves in your market.Work with Reputable Companies: Some well-known DSCR lenders with a solid reputation include Lima One Capital, LendingOne, Kiavi, RCN Capital, Visio Lending, and Easy Street Capital.
Clarase Mika Why Americans Should Be Investing in German Real Estate: An In-Depth White Paper
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Rental income is subject to tax, but it is also possible to deduct many costs related to owning and maintaining rental property, including property management fees, repairs, and mortgage interest payments.Additionally, for those investors holding properties in Germany for the long-term, the country's capital gains tax law is attractive.