Value of a 1031 Exchange
When a taxpayer sells a capital asset whether personal or real property and if there is a gain, tax has to be paid on that gain in the year of the sale. A IRC Section 1031 provides an exception and al...
The Tech Oasis Known As Silicon Beach
It's no secret that Silicon Beach is the place to be if you're a tech company.
Several factors — not least of which is the SoCal lifestyle — are drawing an increasing number of firms, including the Honest Co and IMAX. Facebook signed a 5...
How Do I Calculate My Investment Property’s Cash on Equity Return?
The Return (or growth) on Investment (ROI) has done well over the years. However, the Return on Equity (ROE), or the income from your investment property could be much better.
Here is a simplified example of computing your ROE:
1) Annu...
The Reverse Exchange and Supporting Market Conditions
The value of an IRC 1031 Exchange is often found in the replacement property. In order to meet the expectations of each investor, diversity within a real estate portfolio is necessary. Most investors consider multiple properties before narrowi...
7 Important Questions Every Investor Needs to Ask
Real Estate Investors continue to look for ways to manage their investment portfolio and to create the most of its potential.
Here are 7 essential questions to consider:
1- How do I create Greater CASH FLOW from my Properties? How do...
7 Trends Driving Commercial Real Estate in 2017
Overall, 2016 was another strong year for U.S. commercial real estate markets despite some forecasts claiming the bubble would burst, and we have reason for continued optimism in 2017. Still, with the impact of the recent elections on commercia...
5 things you need to know about the George Lucas museum in Los Angeles
Chicago didn’t want Star Wars creator George Lucas’ Museum of Narrative Art, but Los Angeles was a different story. From the beginning, LA has opened its arms, and when it was announced this week that LA was chosen to be the museum’s home...
How to Transfer the Cost of the Water Bill to Your Tenant
If you own an apartment building, one of the highest expenses you face every month is the water bill. Many property owners are looking for a way out of this draining responsibility. Some opt for sub-metering, but that could prove very costly. O...
3 Reasons to Invest in Multi-family Real Estate
Real estate can be an alternative for those who are not able to withstand the volatility of the stock market. It is also a better investment for those investors who wish to take an active role in growing their capital, rather than passively put...
Dear Tenant: Your Uber Is Here
Landlords battling high land costs are turning to a new partner: ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc.
As urban real estate becomes ever-more expensive, some property developers are shrinking or killing their parking spaces and offering ...