I use the component depreciation method for my rental properties. So it may be a good idea or it may be a bad idea, but I'm comfortable with it. So this post is not for those who oppose this method.My question is when...

Hello everyone, I was wondering what the components of real estate investing are. Does anyone have a checklist they use to help ease the process of buying. What things should I know and keep in mind when I buy. I know...

So I know there are a lot of "Rules of Thumb" on the Residential side of Real Estate.  As I try to transition into Commercial (Retail) I find that I have no idea on how to perform the proper analysis.  What are the Ex...

Anyone out there create a spreadsheet or a template around J Scott's 25 components of a rehab from the book, "The book on Estimating Rehab Costs"? I figured I'd ask before I created one myself!

There is a small, historic area of town where I live with a lot of real estate activity handled by one firm - a legacy father, son duo. They commonly handle off market sales in this area. Which is fine.Then, when they...

Hi folks, As we know residential depreciation is 2.5% (cost of building/27.5) and commercial real estate depreciation is 3.6% (cost of building/39).Is it true that components(contents, landscaping, improvements etc.) ...

Hey All!To make it short and sweet, I have a major value add commercial property (4 residential units, and a 4000 sq.ft. commercial space, 2 stories tall, extremely large basement) that the owner is willing to seller-...

I was going through "my favorites" list and found THIS list. I thought it might be helpful to someone: http://www.paccrestinspections.com/life.html
It's a list of components in a home, and the life expectancy for app...

My real estate investment firm has exhausted many of it's fundraising sources. Now I am finding myself searching for new private investors. Wondering what others think is the key for presenting new deals that will enc...

Investment Info:

Large multi-family (5+ units) commercial investment investment.

Purchase price: $3,175,000

Cash invested: $1,915,000

National Road is an 84-unit complex developed in 1963 and include...