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Kimberly Venable A little about me
27 January 2025 | 11 replies
Your first step is- Get approved for a loan (unless you plan on paying cash). 
Jerry Maze Investor friendly Title Companies and Closing attorneys
5 January 2025 | 5 replies
Mobile closing anywhere?
Dave Gabruk Save Time and Avoid Costly Mistakes
27 January 2025 | 1 reply
.📩 Message me if you’d like help getting your plans approved!"
Ethan Gallant Beginner looking to BRRRR in Canada
24 January 2025 | 5 replies
I've looked into mobile/manufactured homes as an option but with lot rent it seems like it may not be worth it.
Lau Cor Putting the investment in an LLC
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
When you are going through the approval process- we do request liquidity or proof of funds.
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.
Basit Siddiqi Experienced SFH Investor: Next Steps?
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hello everyone, I am reaching out to the BP Community for suggestions.My Portfolio100% owner of 7 SFH PropertiesGP in about 30 SFH properties(of which I own somewhere between 25% to 50%)All but two properties are managed by a PM CompanyNet worth of the above is about $2,000,000 - $2,500,000My IssuesI have many SFH's - Which take up time(Currently spending time paying property tax and insurance, requesting quotes on insurance policies and overseeing the PM Company(approve rent increases, approve renovation projects, etc).They also take up head-space(having to remember property addresses, remembering when property taxes are due)(I have reminders/systems but something I would like to reduce)Goals1) Spend less time on Real Estate2) Free up head-space2) Make $240,000 annually from real estate(Which I think is not to hard if I can increase my net worth and can get an 8% return)Possible Solutions1) Sell all the SFH's and buy 4-Unit Properties to take advantage of conventional financing2) Sell all the SFH's and buy one large apartment complex3) Sell al the SFH's and invest in syndications4) Sell all the SFH's and purchase stock / bonds5) Continue to hold all the SFH's6) Any other suggestionsOther Considations1) Should I consider private notes?
Chris Seveney The Tech Revolution in Real Estate Lending: Are We Overlooking the Basics?
28 January 2025 | 5 replies
I continue to see new platforms promise ease of use, lightning-fast approvals, and streamlined processes.
Josh Buchanan Any reviews of RentRedi?
19 January 2025 | 51 replies
RentRedi checked all the boxes for me, RentRedi made this first time property novice, show up as a complete professional management service.I can list my property Receive/review Pre-qual apps, full application and access to the background check with ease.Schedule showings, send approval emailsSet up my rentals and collect rent electronically.Handle maintenance and so much more all through the RentRedi app.
Cosmo DePinto Moving property from personal to LLC
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Refinancing: If the lender doesn’t approve, refinancing under the LLC might be required, but LLC loans typically come with stricter terms and higher rates.3.