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.
Anthony French
Any ideas or information finding funding for a development
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
I am seeking a partner with significant financial resources to help bring my vision to life.I am open to any advice or ideas you might have.Thank you, I agree with Jay, you will not find a lender to lend on this type of project but you are going to need to bring in an equity partner.
Apryl Skahill
How to get spouse on board?
28 January 2025 | 19 replies
A 10-page life vision is too much and too detailed.
Jorge Abreu
Creating A Blueprint: Your Real Estate Investment
29 January 2025 | 0 replies
Real estate investment is my future.This amazing voyage begins with setting personal goals and vision.
Chad Jones
HELOC to fund a rehab?
28 January 2025 | 11 replies
My vision is to keep it a while (it’s paid off) and use the cashflow to help with my kids college.
Carolina A Campbell
Group Home Investor
29 January 2025 | 0 replies
My vision for CountOnCam LLC is to be a company that would like to provide a shared housing experience for women and children, immigrants, and low income families.
Ify (Bobby) Anizoba
Starting 2025 Strong
28 January 2025 | 3 replies
I'm passionate about teaching real estate in underserved communities and helping others build wealth through knowledge.Looking Ahead: I’m seeking local and out of state investors, lenders, and professionals in the Atlanta area for STRs and MTRs, and in Birmingham, Phoenix, Columbus, Macon, and Augusta, GA for long-term rentals and small multifamily deals.Let’s connect if you share my vision for creating real estate that not only generates wealth but also builds lasting, positive change.
Beth Reed
Excited to be here
15 January 2025 | 9 replies
What’s your vision for your next property - do you see yourself leaning towards value-add projects, or are you focusing more on turnkey options?
Grant Shipman
6 Mistakes Every Co-Living Investor Makes... & How to Avoid Them
22 January 2025 | 0 replies
If you give your co-living home a name and vision statement, then tenants will take pride in their house and prospective tenants will be able to self-filter.4.