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What Is a 1031 Improvement Exchange?
Real estate investors hoping to complete a 1031 exchange often run into the problem of satisfying the “like-kind” requirement of finding a property of equal or greater value, especially in hot real estate markets with fewer available properties and a larger pool of potential buyers.
What Is the 4% Rule of Retirement?
When it is time to retire, one of the major concerns is whether there will be enough money to live comfortably throughout retirement. It is stressful to not know if you will need 10, 20, or maybe even 30 to 40 years of retirement funds.
Tenant In Common With a Parent: What You Need To Know
Property ownership between two or more individuals can take on many different forms, from tenancy in common to joint tenancy to community property. The legal relationship between property owners is paramount to ensuring ownership is transferred according to your desires during your lifetime or after you pass.
How Does Owning an Investment Property Affect Taxes?
Investment property taxes are complex, and you should always seek the advice of a competent professional. The application of taxes related to investment real estate is different from taxes on your personal residence or ordinary income. For example, consider the limitation on the SALT deduction created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). SALT (state and local taxes) was previously one of the most widely claimed deductions on itemized federal tax returns in the U.S. The TCJA limited SALT deductions to $10,000 for either single or married filers. This new limit precluded many taxpayers from deducting the property taxes on their primary residences from their federal income taxes, at least to some degree.
What Is a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) Certificate of Cancellation and How Does it Work?
A DST certificate of cancellation is a normal process of dissolving a DST. This is not something DST investors need to worry about. The sponsor or management will take care of the dissolution mechanics. But as a DST investor, it is still worth knowing what goes on when a DST is dissolved, which we'll find in this article.
Can You Short Sell an Investment Property?
In real estate, a short sale is typically when a homeowner sells their property for less than they owe on the mortgage — usually in a tight financial situation. The same can be done with a financed investment property to avoid an impending foreclosure.
Estate Planning 101: Delaware Statutory Trusts and Common Law Trusts
High-net-worth individuals have many different options when it comes to preserving their financial legacy and distributing wealth to their beneficiaries.
Ways to Manage Capital Gains Tax on Rental Property
Owning rental property can be a good investment with tax advantages and the potential for passive income. If your real estate appreciates in value while you own it, you may be subject to paying taxes when you decide to dispose of the property.
Tenant in Common Versus Community Property
Two or more property owners can hold title to jointly held real estate in several different ways. Traditional methods include tenant in common and joint tenancy. A handful of states, however, recognize the legal concept of community property.
What Is Idiosyncratic Risk & How Do You Calculate It?
Investing in real estate comes with various risks. The ability to categorize risk allows investors to better understand and analyze those risks. One such risk is called idiosyncratic risk. It is the risk associated with an individual property. In this article, we’ll dive into what idiosyncratic risk is and how it can be calculated.
