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Apartment owners often think of a property as one investment. For federal depreciation, however, that single purchase can contain many different assets. The roof, refrigerators, parking lot, removable flooring, and land do not necessarily follow the same tax life. A cost segregation study identifies those differences and allocates a supportable share of the property’s tax basis to each category. Why does that matter? Depreciation is a timing system. Moving an eligible cost from the 27.5-year building category into a 5-year or 15-year category can accelerate deductions and improve near-term cash flow. The study does not create basis, increase the purchase price, or make land... Read more
Empathy, transparency and consistent communication can calm renters’ anxiety about their new homes and turn potential conflicts into loyalty, according to...
Many affordable housing properties in Oregon no longer perform the way their developers planned, and the shortfall is now reaching the nonprofits that own them. That was...
Many renters will continue to see more affordable rentals on the market through 2026, though that depends entirely on where you live—and whether a lot...
The Onsite Application “Special & Close Have you ever heard this from a rental prospect? “This apartment is perfect! I have to get right back to work,...
If there is one fair housing topic that has generated a disproportionate amount of litigation, complaints, training questions, and frustration over the past decade, it is assistance animals. For years, housing providers operated under HUD guidance that recognized both trained service animals and untrained emotional support animals (ESAs) as qualifying for reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). However, that framework has now been disrupted. HUD’s May 22, 2026, enforcement memorandum represents the most significant federal policy shift on assistance animals in a decade. But perhaps even more importantly, it signals where HUD appears to be headed next. Looking Back:... Read more
San Francisco’s apartment vacancy has now fallen to a 20-year low, as a scarce amount of product breaks ground and demand remains high. According to data...
If you’re looking for a rental deal, tenants can find discounts in 60% of Southern California cities. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed June’s rent report...
You own your home outright or have significant equity. You’re relocating. Not selling. Natural question: “Why not just rent it out?” Sounds...
Data from the National Association of Realtors shows that the national median age for a first-time homebuyer is 40, the highest it’s ever been. Low housing inventory...
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