What does "Improved %" and "Improved Value" mean regarding real estate?

I just read in a book that you can depreciate your investment property. Does anyone know the formula for doing this?

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I have been looking to add to the first duplex we purchased with our SDIRA that is doing well. I particular, I have been looking at doing a deal OUTSIDE of our SDIRA to have more flexibility and to be ...

I just went to actually see a home I found online and got under contract in order to get pictures for marketing at the request of a potential buyer. When I arrive I see that the home had been condemned and upon speaki...

Greetings!! I first want to say thank you for such a great forum! I have only just discovered BP and know I have a WEALTH of great things to learn.

My story: I'm a business professional who will soon be unemployed. A...

I know most are not fans of condos. I have continually passed on this deal but the price is starting to drop enough that I am starting to consider it. The problem is that the condo fee and taxes alone eat up 50% ...

Is this a potential problem for a rental? The house is a 3/1 and since I assume many of the applicants would have small children I don't know if it would be a turn off to people that there isn't a tub.

Hi, I would love to hear thoughts about currently purchasing condos and what to look for to make sure it’s a good deal? Thanks!

I am wanting to get started in real estate for rental purposes and have a potential house purchase available to me. Without all the extra details, it's assessed at $135,000 but the owner says to make an offer, that we...

I am looking to refi my personal residence in Colorado. Is there a best time of year to do this? Navy Federal tells me end of October and early November is best for great deals. Does it make sense to refi if a potenti...