So say you've been depreciating a property for 10 years.   Year 11 rolls around and you completely replace the roof.  Does that just increase the remaining depreciable balance (basis) for 17.5 years?  Or do you deprec...

Hi Everyone, First, thanks to those who advise me to refinance our old primary to buy a new home. We just finished refinance and use it as the down payment for a brand new house, and it will be closed in couple days. ...

Hi, I broke my ankle in February and luckily the insurance company for where I fell accepted fault and I am expecting a decent settlement. I want to make the most of the money so we are thinking we want to remodel. I ...

I'm developing a multi-family community from scratch, and hired a local civil engineer firm for site work (grading, erosion control, drainage plan, etc.) design. The design will be used to get city permits. It is expe...

Hi everybody-We have our first STR in a tourist destination and had a very successful first season. This area has perhaps 1000 permanent residents and the primary economy is tourism and always has been. However, we ju...

I am in negotiations on my first mobile home park. What are some due diligence items I should request or be aware of? Should I request two years of rent rolls and p&l’s? Thanks in advance!

Hi I have a roof leak on an older rental with a shingle roof. I'm considering some options for repair rather than replace the whole roof. There was a section of the ceiling in the home where we replaced the drywall be...

Just acquired a very underperforming self-storage facility in Los Angeles area.  Rents are way below market.  On average 40-50% below market.  What's the best way to bring things up?  All at once?  In increments?  And...

I'm trying to assess a cash purchase for my first investment purchase and it's a cash deal so I'm trying to do my own due diligence. As part of that, I'm trying to figure out the best way to go about a home inspection...

Hi there, I'm considering purchasing a SFH in mid-Michigan with a large backyard - about .25 acre.  It is fenced, but since the tenants would be responsible for the mowing and upkeep, I'm concerned that the size of th...