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Alice Fairbairn Maximizing ROI: 3 Key Features to Focus on in Short-Term Rental Properties
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
It’s all about what will draw guests in and make them choose your listing over others.2️⃣ Standout Amenities: Rentals that offer something extra, like a hot tub, game room, or eye-catching design, often attract more bookings and higher rates.
David Maldonado California ADU business
11 February 2025 | 183 replies
Can you tell me your break down... how much more or less you paid for eletricity, plummer, foundation... thanks  im planning to do my in east los angeles using my friends thtat i know work in the industry.. construction, but i dnt know, what do you recomment and how long did the process last.. from city permmits and builting it... 
Evan Haas New to the forum, hoping to get started with a multi-family
16 January 2025 | 11 replies
What type of properties are you looking to add to your portfolio to "get back in the game"?
Monty Alston Need creative advice to pull equity out of my home ?
18 January 2025 | 15 replies
Credit Karma uses a Vantage scoring model (which we do not use in the mortgage industry), but the trend will be the same as mortgage scores. 
Ivan Castanon I need to change strategies. What should I do?
3 February 2025 | 47 replies
I’ve been focusing on building triplexes in Columbus, Ohio, and it’s been a game-changer.
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.
Rene Hosman How do you keep yourself accountable to your goals?
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
It's a winning combination of direct access to industry experts coupled with building lasting relationships and get direct feedback on your strategies in small-group format.
Abdul Hafeez Jamali Lenders for foreign national investors
12 January 2025 | 17 replies
Just to name a few: Borrower's Experience FICO Loan Amount Loan Type being sought: Perm (30 yr ams), Bridge (12-36mo I/O), Rehab (12-36mo I/O), Ground Up (12-60mo I/O) Property Type (1-4 unit, 5+ MF, Warehouse/industrial, Hospitality etc)If you have a specific deal in mind, then you can have a lender (or broker) look at it and give you a better idea.
Jaedon Stout Looking for Real Estate Investment Strategies Using Funding
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
It all depends on the work you/your clients want to do to create value and the overall game plan.
Don Konipol Why Enlisting in a “Mentor Program” is Fundamentally Wrong
24 February 2025 | 35 replies
Now, in REI, the industry is absolutely overrun and fraught with people going about being mentored in the most idiot manners imaginable.