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Jack Anderson Questions on depreciation and showing material participation
16 May 2024 | 4 replies

I know these are fairly common topics and I've done a lot a research on them but there are some points to my specific situation that I'd appreciate insight into.Background:In Early 2021 my wife and I bought a property...

Justin Westmoreland How to calculate value add on a multi family property
26 May 2017 | 2 replies

I am new to BP and my goal is to buy value add properties with at least 16 units or more. How do you calculate the cost per unit, what are some things that you look to improve in a value add property and how do you kn...

Bette Hochberger How to Maximize Deductions on Your Rental Property
14 June 2024 | 4 replies

Hi everyone,If you own rental property, it's essential to maximize your tax deductions. Here are some tips:1. Depreciation: Remember to depreciate the property and its improvements.2. Repairs vs. Improvements: Repairs...

Jinyu D. 2% of purchase price or ARV
24 August 2015 | 5 replies

I always hear the 2% rule as a guide line for rental properties. But I'm not sure whether it's 2% of your purchase price or 2% of the ARV. If the property needs rehab and the repair cost will make a big difference on ...

Wes Harding California Specific - Financing for Energy Upgrades
22 November 2017 | 1 reply

Just thought I would let everyone know of this home energy efficiency improvement financing resource available for most areas in California. I am not a representative of this financing program, but do act as a general...

Kaela Marable Flipping real estate
13 February 2020 | 3 replies

I’m in need of help trying to decide the best approach to flipping a multi-unit building any suggestions?

Jeff Thompson Depreciation
17 October 2016 | 7 replies

I am still a newbie learning along the way but i need to replace a roof on one of my two properties.  Can someone guide me on how much i can depreciate and over what period of time?  Thanks so much! 

Amit M. Questions from a first time landlord
6 July 2023 | 14 replies

I will be renting out for the very first time this summer. I had a few questions on how to go about it:1. How to determine what's a fair rent to charge? I use listings in Zillow as a reference, but, they are inconsist...

Christopher Smith Roof Betterment, Restoration or Expense
26 February 2018 | 2 replies

Sorry this is a long one:Contemplating doing a new simple Shingle overlay on a rental property roof. In other words, not doing a tear off of the old Shingles just laying a new layer over the old. I have a guy who has ...

John Lim First property and STR loophole with bonus depreciation
5 May 2024 | 2 replies

Hi- I’m new to the forum and I’d greatly appreciate any advice.
I am under contract for a SFH property in metro Austin Area with a target closing date of end of May. Starting next year, I’d like to use the propert...