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Category Archives: REAL ESTATE

OCCUPANCY LAW: Eviction, Ejectment or Unlawful Detainer? (Video)

This video focuses on the three primary methods of removing an occupant from your property: eviction, ejectment and unlawful detainer.

Opportunity Zones

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund

The Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund Program (OZ 2.0) is now permanent and better than ever.

Gains that Qualify for an Opportunity Zone

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Gains that Qualify for Opportunity Zones

The Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund program offers some incredible incentives for all investors.  But, there are limitations to the kind of money that qualifies for the special tax treatment. 

Opportunity Zone investors

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Who can Invest in an Opportunity Zone?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act established thousands of Qualified Opportunity Zones throughout the US.  But, who qualifies as an “investor” for the tax benefits under the program?

Opportunity Zone Projects

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Opportunity Zone Projects

There is no question the Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund program provides investors with amazing tax benefits.  But, where are these “Zones” and what kind of projects will you be investing in?

Opportunity Zone Program

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Opportunity Zone vs. 1031 Exchange

The Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund program began in 2017, but the new OZ 2.0 is really gaining attention.  Many real estate investors are now moving away from 1031  exchanges in favor of Opportunity Zone Funds.

Costs of litigation

BUSINESS DISPUTES: Costs of Litigation (State Court)

Ultimately, it’s impossible to tell a client just how much a lawsuit will end up costing.  But, that does not mean we can’t give you SOME idea of what to expect. 

Frustration

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: Undisclosed Defects

If you have gotten an unpleasant surprise after buying a property (i.e. undisclosed defects), then you want to know what you can do about it. If the property is in Florida, we have answers for you.

FIRPTA

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: FIRPTA

Investors that come to us early can structure their US holdings to avoid unnecessary complications, such as withholdings under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA).  If you did not plan ahead, then this article is for you.

REAL ESTATE: 3-Day Notices for Evictions (Video)

If you are a landlord, skip this video at your peril.  There are at least a few judges who are dismissing evictions based on defective 3-Day Notices for reasons you would not expect.