I'm debating on whether to use a HELOC or a Home Equity Fixed Rate Loan to finance a garage conversion ADU. I am in the process of getting bids for the 350 sq ft garage conversion ADU, but I'm expecting 70-85k. Could ...

I’m trying to figure out what the typical tax reduction is for turning a ny home into a producing farm by merging with an adjacent orchard? Just a ballpark would be great. This ”multiplying the acreage in each soil gr...

Hi All, What rent multipliers are people seeing for free market residential buildings in Manhattan? Asked during summer of 2015.ThanksAdam

Hi, I am looking to purchase an office in an office condominium. Should I base my offer on the usable/occupiable square footage or the gross square footage (rentable square footage)?
Usable: 815 sf.
Gross/Rentable: ...

After searching the site, I can't seem to find the basic appreciation formula.  Any insight?

I'm using the flat percentage of ARV method to come up with an offer price for a property which just multiplies the ARV by a certain %. However, certain markets have different rates. Folks who use this method start wi...

Good morning everyone!Let me thank you in advance for taking the time to help us newbies!Question: to calculate depreciation, what price do you use? the county tax assessment, the sale price, or the appraisal price?2n...

Hi everyone,I am new in RE investing and I am trying to analyze some deals. I am trying to estimate the property tax rate in San Diego county ( UTC sand Mira Mesa area) but I am finding two different numbers ~0.7% a...

Three years ago I bought a 6000 lbs SUV for $22K which I traded in this year for $12,500.  This is my wifes car, not my work truck so the business use is not 100%   I am very surprised in how this trade in adjusted th...

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I'm new at this so I could be wrong on some of my points but after spending time on this website learning from it's members and then going and reading this book I am sho...