Jonathan B.
STR Depreciation/Bonus Depreciation Question
24 January 2025 | 11 replies
@Jonathan B.Assuming you pass the "material participation" test for 2023 and did not use the property yourself (or used very little), you should be able to treat it as an STR for 2023, including bonus depreciation.
David Oh
Profit Sharing Bonus for Property Mangement Staff
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
They also get a small bonus on every review they generate.
Cindy Chan
Recs for Bonus Room/Sun Room Builders/Designers in San Diego, CA
18 January 2025 | 1 reply
Looking to talk to someone who’s had experience adding a bonus room/sunroom in San Diego.
Davin Manfredi
House Flipping Framework Bonus Content
6 January 2025 | 3 replies
Because I did not buy this on Biggerpockets, am I not able to access the bonus content.
Melanie Baldridge
My opinion: 401K VS RE
22 January 2025 | 8 replies
The ability to do cost segregation and bonus depreciation3.
Deanna B.
Is Real Estate a Better Bet Than Treasuries in 2025?
24 January 2025 | 2 replies
However, longer-term bonds (1-5+ years) are subject to interest rate volatility:If rates rise, bond values drop, potentially leading to negative net returns.If rates fall, bonds appreciate, but gains are capped by their fixed coupon rates.While Treasuries provide stability, they offer limited upside and carry hidden risks for medium- to long-term maturities.Why Real Estate Is a Stronger Option in Today’s MarketMultifamily real estate, particularly value-add properties, presents an asymmetric risk-reward profile that Treasuries simply cannot match.
Eli Jerman
Taxes for 2024 - First rental property purchases in August 2024
24 January 2025 | 7 replies
A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.
Andres Ortiz
Referral for "boots on the ground"?
14 January 2025 | 17 replies
It's a new resource from BiggerPockets that helps you find reliable property management partnerships and gives you everything you need to make confident hiring decisions:-Expert Matching: Match with professionals who meet your criteria-Extra Assurance: See licenses, experience, ratings, reviews, and more that can be cross-checked with BiggerPockets members-Bonus Content: Plus they'll send you an interactive workbook: “How to Interview Property Management Companies”Hope this helps!
Shakthi Kamal
Is a min of 2% rent to price ratio needed for positive cashflow in today's market?
6 January 2025 | 2 replies
@Shakthi Kamal read copy and paste advice below.For cashflow, you'll be looking at mostly Class C properties/tenants.Be SURE you UNDERSTAND what this means or your expectations won't match reality!
Julio Gonzalez
Is my property a good candidate for cost segregation?
17 January 2025 | 2 replies
This is due to bonus depreciation which allows taxpayers to deduct 40% of qualifying property costs in the first year, in addition to regular depreciation for new construction and improvement.