REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Video – LLCs for Real Estate Investment
Real estate attorney, Jeff Harrington, shares his insights on the use of LLCs in real estate investment.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: LLC vs. Land Trust
Investors are generally comfortable with LLCs, so they often miss out on the benefits of a land trust just because of unfamiliarity. This articles compares the two entities side-by-side, showing the similarities and differences.
Real Estate: 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 INVESTMENT: Overview of 1031 Exchange
Under Section 1031 of the tax code, you can sell your property and reinvest some or all of the proceeds in another property without paying taxes on the reinvested money. Here is how.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Structuring the 1031 Exchange
There are pitfalls at virtually every stage of a 1031 exchange. This article looks at some key issues and highlight the dos-and-don’ts.