Depending on the asset type, age, etc. you can shorten the depreciation timeframes under current IRS rules, as well as "catch up" on certain items of the aspect.

The bear case is these rates are historically low.. and instead of trying to catch the first seat on roller coaster.. probably better to just not miss the ride.

Here is a photo of the wall:https://www.dropbox.com/s/yfrihv9c9gyzh2b/P1020356.JPGPhoto's of entire unit if anyone has any other suggestions:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tzxq6faapr8y7ww/KRGSqoMbuP

One of the more interesting ideas I saw was a guy who had an artist design and draw eye-catching bandit signs and them have them printed.

We’re going to go through a property and give you the “Rules of Thumb” that will help you do the Quick and Dirty estimate in about 20 minutes.This is not a substitute for going through the property with your contractor in detail, or developing a detailed scope of work and contract, but will allow you to quickly estimate what a rehab will cost so you can make an offer on the spot.You will see:·Actual numbers·Sample photos of what we are discussingOur first half of this discussion will include exterior repairs and mechanical systems with Nick Aalerud.

For pictures go to "statesman dot com", that's the Austin American Statesman, photos.

I maight try to catch the Chicago show in November.

I have learned alot from reading the previous post from Christy's"What are deals and what aren't"I am new and am trying to catch on to the terms so to better understand all the information given on this site.Thanks to everyone here who are my teachers.Barbara 8)

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And then you go put it on the market to sell and your tenants catch wind of it and they all freak out and move out and .....On the other hand, with SFH, you may be able to take a period of vacancy and sell the house to an owner-occupant who won't care about the NOI.Be careful.