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Mitchell E Johansson Land Management Analysis
4 February 2025 | 1 reply
Maybe network with local hunting ranches see if you could find an investor to help manage the property, the wildlife, advertising and lodging
Ron D. Seeking Guidance on Sewer Backup Issue – McAllen, TX Rental Property
4 February 2025 | 6 replies
The plumber mentioned that they can lodge a complaint, but it may take a few days.
Brandon Vukelich 3-unit STR/MTR $107k NOI on $187k REV
29 January 2025 | 12 replies
Is $107k your true net, or do you have any other expenses (mortgage, taxes, lodging taxes and fees, insurance, utilities, landscaping, WiFi, etc.)?
Ryan S. My first STR in Aspen, CO
24 January 2025 | 13 replies
The townhouse is located in Aspen’s sought-after lodging district, where STRs are fully permitted.
James Carlson Are STRs as we know them dead in Colorado (and other places)?
27 January 2025 | 56 replies
It’s my understanding it will make a new category of “lodging” so won’t be the same as commercial.
Nick M. Michigan Sales/lodging tax collection and payment
16 January 2025 | 7 replies
Could VRBO users from Michigan provide some clarity about the topic of sales tax/lodging tax collection and payment to the state.
Paul Stewart STR Life- Remitting and paying Taxes
16 January 2025 | 11 replies
Here's their page called My Lodge Tax, for STRs. https://www.avalara.com/mylodgetax/en/index.html Process returns, Save time and hassle.
Melanie Baldridge What is MACRS classification?
10 January 2025 | 0 replies
When it comes to real estate, here's a general list of eligible assets and their depreciable lifespans that you should know: Residential Rental Property = 27.5 yearsThis includes any building or structure where 80% or more of its gross rental income is from residential units.That means:- Apartment buildings- Single-family rental homes- Duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes- Mobile homes (used for residential rental)- Any kind of residential lodging facility where the primary purpose is long-term rentalCommercial Property = 39 yearsThis includes non-residential properties like:-Office buildings-Retail stores and shopping centers-Warehouses-Industrial complexes-Hotels and motels that do not qualify as residential rental propertyLand Improvements = 15 yearsThese include sidewalks, roads, fencing, some landscaping, and parking lots that are separate from the building.Personal Property = 5 or 7 yearsPersonal property used in a rental activity usually has a 5 or 7-year life.This includes most furniture, appliances, carpeting and various machinery.Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) = 15 yearsGenerally, this includes any improvements made to the interior of a non-residential building after the building was placed in service, excluding elevators, enlargements, and the internal structural framework.Computers and Related Peripheral Equipment = 5 yearsVehicles = 5 yearsNote that the land itself is not depreciable.
Anita Z. Real Estate Investor Tax write-offs
10 January 2025 | 16 replies
You can even plan vacations that are written off if using the sandwich method by doing work on Friday and Monday for real estate and the weekend is there so you do vacation stuff so all lodging and travel can be written off. 
Haley White Start up event venue
8 January 2025 | 6 replies
We're closing next week on an event venue with 10 lodging units on-site.