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What to Consider Before Investing in Real Estate and Other Alternatives

This article was written by Realized Head of Wealth Management Rob Johnson and originally appeared on Forbes. You can find the full article here.
What Is the Difference between a Primary and Contingent Beneficiary?

If you’ve had a chance to read our previous blogs on the topic, you already know about beneficiaries. A beneficiary is an individual or an entity eligible to receive distributions from a trust, will, or life insurance policy. We’ve discussed the importance of naming beneficiaries to ensure that your wealth and/or assets go to the designated people or organizations you choose.
[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.
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.
Does Rental Income Count as Earned Income for Unemployment?

As a result of the COVID pandemic, millions of Americans found themselves without jobs and receiving unemployment benefits. Even those who were not affected by layoffs saw how quickly even the most secure job could disappear. If you’ve never used unemployment benefits, you likely don’t know much about them. But given that a period of unemployment could happen to anyone through no fault of their own, it’s best to understand the system a bit better. In this article, we’ll explore unemployment benefits and how income from rental property may affect these benefits.
Is a Townhouse a Single-Family Home?

A single-family home is the most popular type of property in the United States. Currently over 44 million Americans live in a rented single-family home. Characteristics of a single-family home include:
What is Common Law Trust?

A common law trust is a financial agreement by which a person or entity transfers ownership of assets to another person or entity through the creation of a trust deed. A common law trust is often simply referred to as trust and it is a private contract two parties to help grow the assets of the trust.
Can I Turn My House into a Rental Property?

If you’re contemplating turning your house into a rental property, there are several steps you need to follow. Homeowners explore turning their primary residence into a rental property for several reasons. Some of the main reasons why include:
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