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Differences in tax treatment based on participation

Wednesday, March 02

The level of participation when managing real estate can determine the treatment of income and losses for tax purposes. Rental real estate is normally considered a passive activity, however, the losses generated from the rental can be deducted from ordinary income if the taxpayer can prove increa...


Evaluating Your Next Commercial Real Estate Office Investment

Tuesday, February 15

Distinct asset classes categorize commercial real estate properties. Each asset class has differences that make an investment in a given property unique. This article will review the office asset class, which includes single and multi-tenant buildings ranging from small and single-storied to mass...


Evaluating Your Next Real Estate Multifamily Investment

Wednesday, January 19

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a wave of changes in commercial real estate investing. Remote workforces and e-commerce trends have significantly impacted retail and office asset classes; however, the multifamily asset class has seen relatively little disruption. Since people will always need pla...


Evaluating Your Next Commercial Real Estate Retail Investment

Tuesday, January 18

Commercial real estate properties have great potential to generate significant returns for investors. However, different types of commercial real estate, or ‘real estate assets,’ have their own unique sets of risks and benefits. This article will review the retail asset class, which covers variou...