Hi BP,I read that you can depreciate more if you depreciate building and components separately, and that big buildings are often depreciated this way. Does anybody confirm? Does anyone use this with SFH?The 27.5y depr...
I have heard it said over and over that mobile homes not only don’t, but can’t, appreciate. The other day I came across two articles that finally prove what I’ve known for years. Both the Urban Institute and Market Wa...
Hello & Thank YOU!My name is Colton Davis and I'm a Fort Collins native and aspiring real estate investor (and just an average joe trying to build wealth). I'm an avid listener of BP for about 6 months everyday. I...
59 years old with 16 SFHs near Charlotte, NC. No debt (please don't beat me up regarding no use of leverage - I'm an old guy and just don't prefer debt at this point in my life). I do my own PM and set my rents aroun...
I've been noticing lately that commercial real estate can appreciate much faster than residential. Sometimes it's between 23-30% per year, and possibly more in some locations. Is this normal market behavior?
I am a second year law student. I am interested in becoming a real estate attorney and investor. I had a quick question about forced appreciation in commercial properties. I was curious how long a property must be ...
My brother has been a part of organizing this deal for a little while now. His neighborhood is in Houston and the upkeep is really starting to get costly, so all the residents got together and decided to try and sell...
Like many of you, I have been buying properties during the past 5 years and now find myself with some decent equity in each of them. I bought in the North SF Bay Area and the market is going pretty crazy here. I have ...
Oh man how I hate doing taxes! Although I must admit that as I learn more and more, it does get a bit less intimidating. I've got pretty slim chances of getting an audience with a CPA this week so I hope one of you ...
I’m looking to buy a property in Ft Worth TX, preferrably an area with high appreciation so I can sell in 5-10yrs. Possibly a rent to own scenario. Any advice is much appreciated!