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Alyssa Dinson What has been your experience with out of state investing?
16 January 2025 | 78 replies
Hello @Alyssa Dinson,The adage, "Live where you like, but invest where you can make money," is true and remote investing works, if you have an experienced investment team.We’ve run an investor services business in Las Vegas for over 17 years.
Tim Hem Capital Gains and IRS Publication 523
9 January 2025 | 9 replies
Under IRS Publication 523 for 2023 dated February 2024, I qualify as "Service, Intelligence and Peace Corp Personnel" and for "qualified extended duty" (page 4& 5 - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p523.pdf).
Cristal Ochoa PennyMac Loan Transfer to LLC
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
Our experience is that many lenders/servicer customer representatives may not know the protections that exist for those that want to put asset protection steps in place. 
Frank Pyle Seeking Advice on Financing an Airbnb/Short-Term Rental
12 January 2025 | 10 replies
The challenge we're facing is the lack of short term rental data for the appraiser, and we won't know if it will meet the debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) requirements until the appraisal is complete.Has anyone dealt with a similar situation?
Henrry Novas Looking to Connect with Spec Builders
10 January 2025 | 7 replies
U can check out  ivyridgeestatescanby dot com for my 90 home project in Oregon that I did with my oregon bank and then my website for pictures of homes we built in Charleston SC which is the only market I tagged HML ( lima one) and only one time the rest were done with Ameris bank or Service first bank that is local in the market. its all about the three C's  Character Collateral and capacity..
Mitchell Rosenberg Tips for Finding Affordable Properties with High Rent Potential?
9 January 2025 | 8 replies
Once you're narrowed your market to a DMA you can also use some subscription services (i.e.
Chris Summons Contracts for Sub Contractors to Sign
14 January 2025 | 4 replies
Provide copies to all parties involved.This project-specific agreement works well for one-time jobs, but if you plan to work with subcontractors regularly, I highly recommend having an attorney draft a Master Services Agreement (MSA) for your business.
Jason Khoury Purchasing Vacant Home from Non-Profit
12 January 2025 | 6 replies
Upon further investigation, I found several more properties under similar circumstances.At first glance, it seems possible that these properties were either gifted to the nursing home by former residents or claimed as repayment for services rendered.I’m new to real estate investing, I’ve been in the education phase for the past 2-3 years.
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.
Paul Stewart STR Life- Remitting and paying Taxes
16 January 2025 | 11 replies
The fee for this service is basically passed down to the guest one way or another.