
23 May 2025 | 50 replies
I don't think any advice can be given because your mentality is wrong for this business.

4 June 2025 | 364 replies
Being fiscally conservative with our current expenses will help boost our cash reserves to acquire new assets.Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:Just so you know, I'm partnered in 2 private equity funds that have a similar business model to AHP.

2 May 2025 | 11 replies
You’ll want to include expected rental income to boost your purchasing power (some lenders allow this even on your first deal).5.

24 June 2025 | 173 replies
We did some of the first deals for Nav when they were in a Menlo Park incubator.. they grew so fast and there was such a herd mentality with crowd fund investors Navs staff would tell me the same thing any deal put up would be subscribed within hours..

24 June 2025 | 195 replies
This is the first time that Cornerstone is able and free to talk.An unusual and unanticipated risk was created by a rogue principal (not Brian Nelson), possibly caused by mental illness, narcissism and/or dementia.Issues came to light when distributions were halted and a mezzanine lender filed a lawsuit in New York that accuses the principal of fraud and unjust enrichment.There are no debt service issues and no risk of loss via foreclosure for the various properties, but is concerned about property related expenses and what is happening to excess cash flow?

5 May 2025 | 5 replies
The owners wife I found out ended up in a mental institution and apparently nobody took control of the estate so the properties went to tax sale.

28 April 2025 | 0 replies
Significant improvements were made to incorporate modern amenities, including contemporary appliances, a central HVAC split system and updated fixtures.The aim of the study was to identify opportunities for accelerated depreciation and tax savings in order to provide both immediate and long-term financial advantages for the property owner.Accelerated depreciation strategies can help real estate investors reduce their tax burdens immediately, boosting their bottom line in the process.For this property, 35.35% of the total depreciable basis was classified as 5-year class life.Assets identified in this category included:HVAC equipmentElectrical systems and fixturesFloor coveringsWindow treatmentsPlumbing fixturesThe remaining 64.65% of the total depreciable basis was classified as a 39-year class life.Assets identified in this category included:Interior walls and ceilingsBuilding structureBasic electrical and plumbing systemsGeneral building componentsDoors and windowsThe study resulted in a first-year depreciation increase of $62,803.40.An engineering-based approach was taken for this cost segregation study, which used the following methodology:A thorough site visit to photograph and identify property componentsA cost analysis using engineering principles to allocate costs to specific asset classificationsExamination of architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsCalculation of depreciation using IRS-accepted methods like MACRSKeep in mind that bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.

30 April 2025 | 5 replies
That could seriously boost your home value and set you up to either rent out part of it or pull equity later.On the flip side, if you buy a second property and go full BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), you’re definitely chasing bigger gains.

30 April 2025 | 8 replies
My experience shows whole-unit rentals to families or solo professionals cut vacancy rates and simplify management over room-by-room.For faster occupancy and stability, try my hybrid co-hosting model: we market listings to insurance and corporate housing partners for mid-term stays (months to a year), boosting rent from $2,300/month to $7,300/month.

27 April 2025 | 0 replies
The planned Ebon Solar factory represents a potential $942M investment and over 900 jobs, further boosting economic activity if finalized.Infrastructure & Development: Ongoing city/county investments include access improvements (University Blvd upgrades) and significant expansion of the Mesa Del Sol Regional Sports Complex, aimed at attracting regional events.