Here are a few definitions that you absolutely must know.Bookmark this thread and use it as your cheat sheet for 2024.Okay, let’s dive in:Here are the terms that I’ll define in this thread:-DEPRECIATION-BONUS DEPRECIATION-COST SEGREGATION -BASIS-LAND VALUE-IMPROVEMENT VALUE-3115-RECAPTUREDEPRECIATION:Depreciation is the decrease in $$ value of your asset over time due to wear & tear, etc.Standard depreciation is deducted evenly over 27.5 years for residential and 39 years for commercial.Even w/o cost segregation you get to deduct depreciation each year.BONUS DEPRECIATION:This is an accelerated depreciation method.

Hello everyone, Ill try to keep this short, I am new to investing in real estate and looking for some insights.

Has anyone utilized this strategy for a longer term and have any feedback? 

The fact that you asked this question indicates you would likely be better off with a turnkey investment. 

Anyone else have this experience?

I think this is a marketing post, lol.

I have been through this.

I'm new at this... 

At closing a Note was issued and a Mortgage/Deed of Trust were issued showing the Borrower (Investor's) indebtedness to me, with a Mortgage/Deed of Trust showing my rights as Lender over the Borrower's property.I have received mixed recommendations on this topic and am looking for guidance that is consistent.Specifically, I lent money and had the investor/borrower/property owner place me as "Mortgagee" on their property's insurance policy.

Checking in with the BP public on this...wife and I just bought and moved into a SF this May at 6.812% and the monthly payment (4319 all in) is pretty painful.