Tenants in Common for Married & Unmarried Couples

Buying a home is a significant commitment for both married and unmarried couples. Homeownership with a significant other brings newfound happiness and pride into the relationship -- the two of you are planting roots together and building shared memories.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?

Financial planning often includes purchasing a life insurance policy to provide a source of income and financial security for surviving dependents.
What Is Asset Protection?

Asset protection is employing strategies meant to protect your wealth from litigation.
Can You Get a Loan for a Rental Property?

It is possible to get a loan for a rental property. Approval depends on your credit, income, down payment amount, and the type of mortgage you are applying for, among other factors.
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.