Jin Zhang
Is whole house fan a good investment for rental property
Hi everyone, I have two units in San Jose CA which I just started to rent out as STR and MTR. They are older properties and do not have an AC. Even though it is not super hot all the time in the summer, it will have a...
Alan DeRossett
fruit tree Tax exemption
In California more then 5 fruit trees is considered a Orchard for tax purposes, I can get the Orchard Tax exemption for first 4 years after planting. has any one tried this with multifamily properties? I know of singl...
Adrian Stamer
Restaurant tenant wants to expand but asking for money
HelloSo I have a small mixed used property and two of the units are occupied by a restaurant. One is a small building with the actual restaurant and the other is just for additional storage. There is a shed like roo...
Thomas Hickey
Ways to increase appraisals of 5+ multi?
Hi All!
I have to this point mostly owned "residential" multifamilies. As I look into larger properties i am wondering if anyone has a list of improvements to make and estimated improvement $ amount to be added to va...
Kristen Descant
HVAC Replacement Tax Deduction
This year I replaced two HVAC systems. I know this is tax deductible, but I'm wondering if I would claim the entire deduction on my 2022 taxes or is this something I spread out over a few years?
Joe Delia
Current Detroit Developments
We hear a lot of negative about the going on's of Detroit, here is a positive of all the new development going on in the city, despite the current bankruptcy.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/26/detroit-...
Adam Aero
Should I reset the owner occupancy clock now?
I'm living in one half of a duplex as owner-occupied for 8 months now. After 4 more months, I'll have roughly $30k do-anything cash (aside from emergency fund). I look for MFH under or around $100k that need a bit of ...
AJ Wong
Jumbo Mortgage Rates set to drop as inflation data boosts market confidence
On Thursday we received encouraging inflation data making rate cuts almost certain by September or November.
For mortgage originators, real estate professionals and investors, the 4.65%-4.45% drop in the 2-Year Trea...
Tony Blaine
Capex To Raise Rents
In your experience for those who have at least done a couple CapEx Multi family investments, what has been your primary focal point when evaluating what to improve on a property to increase rents? Do you look at exter...
Angel Moreno
How do I use a 1031 exchange
I’m selling a single family home to my tenants and want to use he profit to buy my first duplex. How can I use a 1031 exchange to avoid paying taxes. Is this something I have to hire an attorney for? Also, does all th...