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Account Closed Understanding Dekalb Zoning - HELP !!
5 June 2017 | 2 replies

Hello Zoning Experts,The Zoning for the property is R-75- SF Res Districts but the Land-Use says 102- Residential 2 Family. Currently, there are two buildings on the lot. Each building already looks like a duplex and ...

Ryan Standage Understanding the 50% rule
4 December 2007 | 3 replies

I have been reading up on the 50% rule, and i am trying to understand it fully. My previous method of calculating expenses only adds up to a mere 35%

my old way includes

Property tax x 12
Mortgage insurance x 12
Re...

Josh Broks Understanding Developing vs Existing
13 February 2017 | 1 reply

Hi all, My name is Josh and I own few properties that I rent in the west coast. I found a great opportunity to buy a lot / land for development in an area that there is very low inventory. I am trying to figure out so...

Michael Mastropaolo Understanding the 2% rule
18 August 2019 | 2 replies

Hello all. I'm new to this industry and trying to ingest as much information as possible. I'm currently going through the UBG and i'm on the section of the 2% rule.  I live in a major city and I'm just not understan...

Account Closed Understanding Private Money Loans
23 September 2016 | 1 reply

Hey BP,My wife and I are self-employed and have a nice savings but because of our taxes (we expense A LOT of things) we're having trouble with conventional loans so we started looking at Private Money Lenders. We're l...

Charles H. Understanding commercial loan offers
17 February 2021 | 24 replies

Hello,I am looking into commercial loans to get into multifamily buildings... I am sending out emails to local banks in areas I want to invest. These loans are a bit more tricky than conventional loans and one of the ...

Felicia West Help with understanding appreciate
18 October 2024 | 16 replies

Hi there!  I’m a beginning investor and am trying to wrap my head around the tax benefits involved with real estate.  My main question is regarding depreciation.  My husband and I are high wage earners, so from what I...

Eric Gamble BRRRR - Understanding the Math
11 January 2019 | 6 replies

I have seen a number of post where members would like to undrstand why & how the BRRRR Strategy works.  Below, I attempt to walk through the logic of How & Why (this is my approach - keep in mind with math you...

Account Closed Don't understand BRRRR strategy?
29 May 2020 | 5 replies

I was reading up about the BRRRR strategy and I don't understand how the refinance part works.  Just wondering if I'm understanding this correctly.  Thanks in advance!ExampleProperty bought:  $75,000Renovations:  $30,...

Melanie Baldridge Understanding your depreciable basis:
13 November 2024 | 2 replies

Imagine you bought a property for $2M.

The land (excluding any structures) is valued at $400K.
Since land is not depreciable in the eyes of the IRS, we subtract the land value from your purchase price to get your ...