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Gabe Goudreau Acquiring Properties With Different Partnership Structures
13 January 2025 | 7 replies
Do most people get the property under contract in a single-member LLC and then assign the contract to the syndication LLC during the DD period? 
Joel Oh salt water hot tub
13 January 2025 | 23 replies
I have an outdoor pool that easily have 1k+ people using it every season and I never had single complaint due to the water quality.
Erik Fredriksen New Investor trying to learn more and make contacts
8 January 2025 | 4 replies
The other is a Single Family long term rental.
Rafael Ramos Seeking Guidance and Strategies
11 January 2025 | 6 replies
I have liquid assets and want to make smart, scalable investments that balance cash flow, appreciation, and low risk.GoalsGenerate consistent cash flow to diversify my income.Maximize appreciation potential for long-term wealth growth.Invest in areas with low crime rates to minimize risk.Reduce my tax burden for 2024 with real estate purchases.My Current ThoughtsI’m torn between two main strategies:Multifamily Properties:Looking at markets like Austin, Raleigh, and Tampa for 10-50 unit multifamily properties.Love the scalability and centralized management, but I'm concerned about high upfront costs and competition.Section 8 Housing:Considering affordable markets like Memphis, Cleveland, or Indianapolis to purchase 5-10 single-family homes.I like the government-backed rent stability, but managing multiple properties across different locations seems intensive.Key QuestionsWhich strategy would you recommend for my goals and liquidity?
Kody Glithero Future Real Estate Plans Help!
16 January 2025 | 6 replies
Personally, I bought a 3 bed single family home soon after starting my job and had two friends from college rent which covered my mortgage plus a little extra.
Tyler Magee If you had $150k where would you start?
10 January 2025 | 6 replies
Flipping works well if you’ve got solid contractor connections, while rentals (like single-family homes) can be great with a BRRRR approach.
Nicholas Woo what are your thoughts using Anderson advisors?
21 January 2025 | 31 replies
on their workshop I've asked if LLC owned by 2 non-residents which is partnership and owns michigan Single-memeber LLC would need to fill our 5472.
Diandre Pierce DSCR lending expert
20 January 2025 | 23 replies
Hey Diandre,Are you looking to bundle them together and do a cash-out portfolio refinance, or are you wanting to keep them as single assets and refinance them that way?
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.
Toyin Dawodu WHY DO 95% OF REAL ESTATE INVESTORS FAIL?
12 January 2025 | 23 replies
I still find this hard to believe. 95% of would be real estate investors never buy a single house.