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Gustavo Nascimento Improve annoying listing descriptions leveraging AI
25 May 2025 | 1 reply
I believe agents could leverage AI to simplify their descriptions and make them more effective.
Chad Clark Profitable, but boring. Debating.
28 May 2025 | 1 reply
This property might not have an effective BRRR strategy, but if you get a massive depreciation write-off, you might be able to eliminate a ton of taxes that you would have to pay next year.  
Jennifer Yelverton First-time investor seeking tax lien / deed advice
27 May 2025 | 1 reply
Can achieve high returns due to interest and penalties (8%-36% annually for tax liens).Can buy properties at 20%–60% of market value.Entry prices can be low, especially for tax liens.Lengthy Redemption Periods-You can face waiting periods (6 months–3 years) before taking possession Undisclosed liens, environmental issues, or structural problems can drastically increase costs.Auctions, especially online, can be competitive, reducing potential returns.Navigating county records, legal procedures, and filing paperwork can be challenging.structured education significantly improves outcomes, particularly avoiding mistakes.education helps with understanding local laws: processes vary widely by state and county.and proper due diligence: evaluating title reports, lien positions, and property conditions.and learning effective bidding strategies.Common Pitfalls without training can be miscalculating holding periods and returns.Overlooking hidden property or title issues.I cant recommend any training providers that I know about. 
Julio Gonzalez Depreciation Recapture Strategies for 2025
21 May 2025 | 2 replies
An 8% discount rate is standard for commercial properties.After the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) went into effect, many property owners realized that 100% bonus depreciation in the first year was too much to absorb and carrying forward any remaining balance was pointless due to unforeseen circumstances such as shorter than anticipated property hold times, limited lease income, lower tax rates, etc. 
Adam Macias Think Outside Of The Box
4 June 2025 | 2 replies
Just takes a bit of work.I've heard bench ads and tv commercials so many times and the amount of money you spend compared to more effective strategies is drastic.Yes!
Ian Tan Anyone has Property Tax Appeal Software?
31 May 2025 | 2 replies
This creates a grandfathering effect where if you’ve owned your property for a long time and prices have really risen that they are not able to tax you at its fair market value or that 85% of fair market value.  
Sara Tranum Rental arbitrage - insurance
4 June 2025 | 5 replies
Coverage for the properties they manage can only be obtained by:1) Being added as, "additionally insured" for liability coverage2) Obtain a master commerical policy that the PMC adds all the properties they manage to, effectively replacing whatever coverage the owner had in place.
Rahul Jain Real estate investor
28 May 2025 | 1 reply
Proper planning can also improve your negotiating position in legal disputes and potentially lead to more favorable outcomes.To navigate these areas effectively, I strongly recommend working with qualified professionals, including a knowledgeable tax advisor who understands real estate and a seasoned asset protection attorney familiar with your specific goals and risk profile.
Austin Wolff Studies on gentrification
1 June 2025 | 8 replies
In the spirit of demography, there are plenty of resources for research on the effects of neighborhood revitalization, such as this list on the pros and cons, this study on racial disparities across different gentrifying neighborhoods, and this article on how gentrification can be seen as a visible reaction to neglected neighborhoods finally receiving the investment other neighborhoods have gotten all along (see the images below).With this disclaimer out of the way, I’d like to bring the focus back to how mom-and-pop investors can identify up-and-coming neighborhoods to invest in, which usually involves purchasing a property that has been neglected in its upkeep, and add value to it (and the surrounding neighborhood) by repairing its deterioration and making the property livable and comfortable for its residents.What Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods Have In CommonLuckily, a lot of research has already been conducted on this topic.
Joe Grespin What’s Your Biggest Challenge in Getting a Deal Funded Right Now?
22 May 2025 | 6 replies
A rule states do this and you get this result, a principle states when this is done effectively it has worked before.