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Bob V. bonus depreciation on MTRs
24 October 2025 | 8 replies
You can take bonus depreciation on any property that has assets that qualify.So to answer your question, yes, you can take bonus depreciation on components of a house that is used as a MTR.However, what you may want to determine from a conversation with an accountant is whether the activity will be treated as active or passive.The next question would be, even if you can do a cost segregation study, would the added depreciation from bonus depreciation be beneficial.
Mic Salvador New Investor — Starting With Our First Flip in Baltimore. Advice?
21 November 2025 | 14 replies
Good plan to start in Baltimore with boots on the ground—keep it simple and systemize: pick a tight buy box, then run a “Noise-to-Numbers” scan on volume (agent MLS pulls, 2–3 wholesalers, and one direct-to-seller list), comp only within close radius and similar beds/baths/condition, and budget rehab with two contractor walks plus a contingency; start with light cosmetic flips to test your GC and processes before tackling heavy value-add.
Austin Eichhorn VA Home Renovation Loan on Multi-family
27 October 2025 | 3 replies
What are some important components I should consider?
Stuart Udis Tight Hospitality Lending & Landlord Negotiation Leverage
22 November 2025 | 5 replies
The investors who win long-term are the ones who pair the real estate with a service component that actually enhances the tenant experience and protects the asset.We’re seeing the same trend here in Memphis.
Rachel Redman Just here to learn from the best!
18 November 2025 | 10 replies
Largely cause of the contracting component
James Hamling Socialisms Achilles Heel..... Freedom.
10 November 2025 | 48 replies
This is the efficiency component in a capitalistic system.
Erica Morrison Need to buy STR by end of the year...
17 November 2025 | 61 replies
The property must also be placed in service by December 31, fully furnished, listed, and rented two times.With a cost segregation study, you can accelerate depreciation on the property’s 5, 7, and 15 year components and claim 100 percent bonus depreciation.
Andrew Reyes How to keep a property in Montclair NJ for long-term appreciation
29 October 2025 | 10 replies
There is a comp on the block at $4,500 per BP rent estimator but it is larger with 4 bed and 3.5 bath.
Santos Lopez Is it possible to deduct short term rental losses from earned income?
28 October 2025 | 12 replies
The STR tax strategy has 2 main components:1) The average stay per guest is 7 days or less for the tax year.AND2) You materially participate in your STR.
Derek Brickley Home Builder Confidence Hits 6-Month High
21 October 2025 | 0 replies
Here’s the breakdown 👇🏗️ Home Builder Confidence Reaches Highest Level Since AprilBuilder sentiment jumped 5 points to 37 in October, according to the National Association of Home Builders — the highest reading since April and a welcome change after months of stagnation.All three index components improved:Buyer traffic: up to 25 (+4 points)Current sales: up to 38 (+4 points)Future sales: jumped above 50 for the first time since January📊 Bottom line: While we’re still below the 50 mark that signals true expansion, this is a big step in the right direction.