How to Use Leverage to Invest in Real Estate
Purchasing an expensive property requires a large cash outlay. This can mean missing out on other potential opportunities and assuming full investment risk.
How is Retirement Income Taxed Per State? Part 3
Whether you have recently retired or are nearing retirement age, you'll likely be thinking about your long-term financial situation. Before you start withdrawing from your 401(k) or spending your Social Security benefits, keep in mind that your retirement income can be taxed depending on the state you live in. Each state has different laws that dictate how retirement income is taxed, some of which are detailed in the following guide.
How to Report the Sale of Rental Property
Correctly reporting the sale of rental property to the IRS is crucial since doing it wrong can result in paying the wrong amount or even having a penalty assessed, and no one wants to do that. Of course, planning for the transaction before executing it is even better than determining the correct reporting after the fact.
How to Find a Net Lease Advisor
Many real estate investors are on the hunt for net-lease properties for a variety of reasons. One such reason is because they can provide a source of passive income for a period of time, without the need to handle (or pay for) the administrative aspects of property ownership.
How is Retirement Income Taxed Per State? Part 2
If you're starting to think of retirement, you may be looking forward to moving past the daily commute and grind that are currently part of your everyday life. Whether you want to move to a different state or are content with staying where you are, the largest expense that most people have after reaching retirement age involves income taxes. However, many states keep retirement income taxes to a minimum. If you live in a state with high retirement income taxes, making a move in the near future may be beneficial. Here's a closer look at the retirement laws in 10 states and how they differ.
Who Should Manage My Retirement Portfolio?
Retirement is one of life’s most significant milestones, up there with the birth of a child and getting married.
How Is Retirement Income Taxed Per State? Part 1
Whether you're currently making large contributions to your IRA account or want to know what's going to happen to your Social Security benefits, you should know how retirement income is taxed in the state you live in. Every state has different requirements and laws related to retirement income taxation. While some states hardly tax any retirement income, other states tax almost all income types. This guide takes a closer look at how some states tax retirement income and if these taxes are balanced by property and sales taxes.
Is it Possible to Transfer Public Stock to a Delaware Statutory Trust?
A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) may provide an alternative investment if you buy real estate properties to pursue passive income. Purchasing ownership in a DST can offer you income and the potential to bolster your investment portfolio.
What Is Business Risk?
Dun and Bradstreet, a renowned data and analytics firm, defines business risk as “anything that could threaten a company’s financial health or lead to insolvency.” Of course, every business faces risks, and the ones that successfully manage them are the ones that survive and even thrive. Risks can be internal or external, and some can be predicted and possibly avoided, while others are unavoidable but to which a company can potentially respond.
What Happens at the End of a Ground Lease?
Ground leases are much longer than other real estate leases; they can last up to 99 years, depending on the arrangement. The minimum length of time for such an arrangement is 30 years. The timing allows the ground lease tenant enough time to build a structure or renovate an existing one and earn enough revenue to break even and eventually make a profit. Additionally, lenders might require a longer lease; oftentimes the terms of a lease can be longer than the loan terms.
