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What Is Interest Rate Risk?
Interest rate risk is the risk that an investment’s value will change as interest rates change. This is of heightened concern during periods of interest rate hikes but is also vital to watch when the Fed is lowering rates.
What Is A Triple Net (NNN) Lease, And What Does It Mean?
As a property owner and investor, executing a lease with a tenant might seem like a routine matter. However, many different types of lease structures are used throughout the commercial real estate industry. A landlord can choose among gross, modified gross, and several variations of a net lease to find the form that best meets their needs, depending on the property and the tenant.
[Webinar Recap] Data We Use in Our Due Diligence Analysis
Delaware Statutory Trusts, or DSTs, can offer passive income without the hassle of managing a property full-time. But how can you be confident you’re investing with a reliable Sponsor? Before you commit to a DST, it’s important to thoroughly evaluate potential offers. To help you better understand the different variables to analyze before making a decision, such as risk factors and economic trends, we’re breaking down the data we use in our due diligence analysis.
The Pros And Cons Of Rental Property
Real investors often tout the many advantages of owning rental property. But what is it really like to own rental property? To get a more complete picture, we’ll go through a list of pros and cons of rental property ownership.
What Is Income in Respect of a Decedent (IRD)?
Estate taxes are paid when the estate owner passes. But what about taxes on income received after death? This is where Income in Respect of a Decedent (IRD) comes in. This article will discuss calculating the IRD deduction and how it affects any beneficiaries.
Do Tenants in Common (TIC) Pay Stamp Duty?
Tenants in Common (TIC) is a real estate ownership structure that allows two or more people to own a property. The owners share ownership and responsibilities. The amount each owns and the responsibilities are worked out between the various owners.
How to Begin Financial Planning for Retirement
Perhaps next to creating and maintaining a budget, financial planning for retirement may be one of the important things you can do for your financial future. We’ll explain financial planning, why we believe it’s so important, the steps you can take to create a retirement plan, and who can benefit from working with a financial professional.
The Pros and Cons of REITs
For those who want to invest in real estate but don’t want to go full-time into property management or deal with tenants, REITs might be the answer. While different from direct real estate investing, REITs provide real estate exposure without all of the property management hassles.
What Is A Reverse 1031 Exchange?
A 1031 exchange offers an opportunity for investors to reinvest the capital gains from selling an investment property without diverting a portion of the gain to pay capital gains taxes. This tactic can increase the buying power the investor can put to work in their next purchase, but it's a complex transaction, and strict rules and tight timelines govern it. For example, in an ordinary 1031 exchange, the clock starts ticking as soon as the investor sells the initial property, referred to as the relinquished asset.
How to Become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
We are currently in the midst of the biggest transfer of wealth in modern history. Baby Boomers and other seniors will hand down $70 trillion between 2018 and 2042. Some $61 trillion will go to their largely Gen X and Millennial heirs, with the rest going to philanthropic causes.
