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Understanding Like-Kind in a 1031 Exchange

In a tax-deferred 1031 exchange, under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031, an owner can defer capital gain taxes by exchanging property held for investment or…Read More→
Read More....Commercial Property Owners vs Commercial Property Investors

There are two type of decision makers when purchasing a property. Commercial property owners, those who make decisions regarding space that they need to use…Read More→
Read More....Trends Shaping Commercial Real Estate Investing

Let’s take a deep dive into the trends shaping commercial real estate investing as we head into 2023. As the commercial real estate market continues…Read More→
Read More....Best Ways to Invest in Healthcare Real Estate

Like most of the niche commercial real estate markets, the medical office space has found stability in the post pandemic era. Many signs are pointing…Read More→
Read More....How to Increase Cash Flow on Your Investment Property

How do you increase cash flow on an investment property? The value of every income-producing property is greatly affected by small changes in certain aspects…Read More→
Read More....1031 Exchange Benefits – What You Should Know

The IRS Code 1031 says that if you make a like-for-like exchange, you don’t have to pay the gains tax at the time of the…Read More→
Read More....Understanding Estoppel Certificates and Why They Matter

You may see a clause in the landlord’s lease entitled Estoppel Certificates or “estoppel Letters”. You could read it over and not understand what this…Read More→
Read More....Rules for Exchanging a Vacation Home

The IRS provides a safe harbor for exchanging a vacation home (defined as “dwelling unit” in the Rev. Proc.). This ruling provides clear guidance of…Read More→
Read More....Using the Starker Exchange Technique

What is a Starker exchange and how can commercial real estate investors utilize it? Many of you that are reading are familiar with a 1031…Read More→
Read More....Advantages and Disadvantages of Selling a Commercial Property

When selling a commercial property there are advantages and disadvantages. Let’s explore the financial consequences (good and bad) of selling a commercial property. Advantages of…Read More→
Read More....How to Use the Sale-Leaseback When Other Forms of Financing are More Costly

How can you use the sale-leaseback method when other forms of financing are more costly? If the money market will support your financial needs at…Read More→
Read More....How to Reduce Building Operating Expenses

There are few things you can do to increase the value of your property, you can either raise rents or reduce operating expenses. I’d like…Read More→
Read More....Economic Challenges of COVID-19 on Commercial Real Estate

Many are comparing the economic challenges of COVID-19 on commercial real estate to that of the last recession. But CRE was in a much stronger…Read More→
Read More....What are 1031 Exchange Fees?

1031 Exchange Fees? Yes, there are costs associated with 1031 exchanges. When you are selling an investment property and decide to do an IRC 1031…Read More→
Read More....10 Things to Know About 1031 Exchanges

(1) A §1031 tax deferred exchange is for investment property only. Land, commercial, or residential property that has been rented out, all qualify. (2) A…Read More→
Read More....Tenant Improvement Projects – Things to Remember

Planning tenant improvement projects used to be simple — design rows of private offices with cubicles in front and don’t forget a storage room and…Read More→
Read More....Understanding Cap Rate in Commercial Real Estate

Let’s examine what a cap rate is and how it allows investors to evaluate their rate of return. There are many ways to value real…Read More→
Read More....What Can You Expect from Your Commercial Property Management?

When it comes to Commercial Property Management Services, selecting the right company can make the difference of having a good experience compared to a bad…Read More→
Read More....Abated Rent on Commercial Leases

Let’s examine abated rent on commercial leases from both the landlord’s perspective and the tenant’s perspective. The abated amount can be recaptured if a tenant…Read More→
Read More....Understanding Triple Net (NNN) Leases

How to understand Triple Net and Commercial Real Estate Language. As a commercial real estate broker with Commercial Properties, Inc., I get many prospects, tenants…Read More→
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