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Tyler Mills Transitional Neighborhood Indicators?
9 January 2025 | 1 reply
(Starbucks / yoga studio / craft brewery /boutique cookie,coffe or ice cream shop  are the easiest targets)-Activation of dormant retail sites-Increased foot traffic For B to AAbove also apply-Home valuations (are homes in the increasing at rates above nearby or similar neighborhoods)-Is it walkable or are projects in place to make it highly walkable for residents-Is it near highly desirable activity centers -is it unique (for example - Can it get historic designation)
Joshua Parsons Really long distance investing (International)
19 January 2025 | 46 replies
A national bank will work in concert with the local town to determine financing. 
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.
David Ivy Austin Market Report - December 2024
18 January 2025 | 1 reply
According to the Texas A&M Real Estate Center, we find a balanced real estate market at around 6.5 months of inventory.
Jeffrey Hayes Help! Seeking Advice on Determining Monthly Rental Rate for SFH Lease
20 January 2025 | 8 replies
Located about 1/2 mile from the base of Sabino Canyon recreation area and Coronado National Forest, beautiful mountain views, cut-de-sac, very nice neighborhood.  
Puneet Mahi Texas or Florida?
2 January 2025 | 10 replies
There are a ton of PMs in Austin, for example, including a bunch of national and local brokerages so the competition is thick.
Michael James Hamlin Looking to network/partner up.
16 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hi Michael, we're a national lender, so if you need financing in either locale, feel free to reach out!
Alex Silang Mass deportations: will it affect rental markets?
22 January 2025 | 61 replies
We have a "reset" and can move forward as a nation
Jacob Campbell First Rental Property - TurnKey Options
23 January 2025 | 3 replies
We vetted a  handful of "turnkey" companies and REI Nation was the best in terms of reviews across multiple sources. 
Helena Goyvaerts BRRRR - Experiences with the refinancing part for non US-citizens?
6 January 2025 | 10 replies
Just like I can't use a loan that most Belgium citizens would use....a "Foreign National" cannot use most loans that US citizens get here either.