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Chris Magistrado Cybersecurity, Recruiting, or Real Estate?
14 January 2025 | 3 replies
I'm enjoy the challenges of finding creative solutions through the numbers and negotiating what can work for both the buyer and seller. 
James Wise Clayton Morris / Morris Invest House of Cards starting to fall.
11 February 2025 | 1681 replies
Rise to the soul challenge, Steve.
Ricardo Garcia Truebooks CPA - Feedback
9 January 2025 | 46 replies
The email was short and challenged us by implying we were looking for investing planning and not tax planning.
Ben Stavrowsky Developing two units as STR's
16 January 2025 | 2 replies
I’d appreciate any input you can offer on everything from financing to construction challenges.
James Dugan Fannie Mae / FHA 203k lenders for DFW?
3 January 2025 | 9 replies
You may borrow an additional $35000 for hard cost improvements.
Jerry Shen Buying RE with Bitcoin
11 February 2025 | 167 replies
Trying to cash it out has been challenging -- exchanges go down at inopportune times, and Coinbase's limits mean you can only cash out 780,000 a year -- and that's if you time selling precisely when your limit reaches maximum.There is a huge exchange risk. 
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 WTF is a land swap?
16 January 2025 | 13 replies
University of Kentucky and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Land Swap: In 2018, the University of Kentucky exchanged 250 acres near its Coldstream Research Campus for control of several important roads in and around campus, contributing to economic development opportunities and improved urban planning. 
Asim G. Extra Tenant Fees charge by Phoenix Property Managers
14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Some packages genuinely improve property performance, while others might feel excessive.
Christopher Morris Is Relying on Cash Flow Feasible?
21 January 2025 | 59 replies
Cash flow often being reinvested into property expenses, which can make it challenging to rely on alone.