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Pete Slaga Am I crazy to purchase a resort on a lake in Minnesota?
1 November 2025 | 28 replies
I would NOT be considering any resort purchase at this time unless I had a long-term strategy with it, that had a significant component on some appreciating aspect. 
AJ Wong 🏨 Boutique Motel STR Loophole Hack - Is Depreciation Possible if Owner Operated?
28 October 2025 | 11 replies
Per Google - you could perform a cost segregation study that separates the different property components and then take the bonus depreciation?
Stephen Keighery How Home Buyer Louisiana Scaled to 50 Closings So Far in 2025 While Most Pulled Back
28 October 2025 | 5 replies
Hitting 50 deals in a single year requires repeatable processes, local relationships (contractors, title companies, municipal contacts), and a team aligned behind our values: Help First, Everybody Wins, Deliver Results.Specialization in challenging assets.
Andreas Mueller China is Ready to Make a Deal + How we Create Wealth in Real Estate
28 October 2025 | 0 replies
Doing so would take the last large remaining geopolitical risk to the US off the table and boost European and US relations, and would likely lead to more favorable trade agreements.If you didn’t know, China buys about 60% of Russia’s energy exports, providing crucial revenue for its war effort, while supplying dual-use goods like drone components and electronics that have appeared in Russian weapons used in Ukraine.
Eugene Park Tenant Placement, house in Katy, TX
27 October 2025 | 9 replies
It’s been a good fit for some out-of-state owners who want more stability and less turnover.If that kind of setup ever sounds like it could help with your property, feel free to DM me — happy to share what’s worked for us and see if it aligns with what you’re looking for.
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.
Dan Marl How or when to pay for contactors (disbursements)
28 October 2025 | 28 replies
The goal is balance, fairness, and accountability on both sides.I’d suggest setting up a progress billing schedule that clearly outlines deliverables for each payment milestone — for example:Systems Rough-InDrywall & Light TestFinal Trim & Punch OutThat structure helps keep cash flow smooth and expectations aligned for everyone.Let me know if I can be of anymore assistance. 
Lindsey Jellig Anyone building a portfolio passive multi-families investments?
24 October 2025 | 11 replies
Make sure you know your goals and find sponsors that you align with.
Paul G. Ward III Top 5 Things Developers Should Prepare Before Seeking Mezzanine Capital
23 October 2025 | 3 replies
Most of our mezz placements involve direct collaboration with senior lenders early in underwriting to align rights, remedies, and repayment waterfalls before closing.For sponsors who aren’t ready for a full mezz structure, we often design preferred-equity or structured-debt hybrids that achieve similar leverage with less legal friction.It’s definitely not a “plug-and-play” product — but when structured correctly, mezz capital can unlock projects that would otherwise sit idle in today’s tight credit market.
Ervin Kelly “North GA Market Watch: Polk & Paulding’s Flip Opportunity”
23 October 2025 | 0 replies
   •   Exit strategy wise: With median sale around ~$350K-$360K, your rehab budget + purchase needs to align to deliver a compelling ARV in this range.📍 Polk County GAKey Stats   •   Median listing home price: ~$284K (August 2025) up ~5.4% YoY