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An Investor’s Guide to Productive Assets, Physical Assets and other Tangible Asset Types
Why Buy Farmland if You’re Not a Farmer? Tangible Assets Explained Individuals invest in tangible assets (called physical assets, hard assets, fixed assets and more, depending on the asset itself) because they are generally considered more stable in value than most commonly traded sovereign currencies and securities. When the world economy falters, many investors move […] Read More
Putting off the Tax Collector – The Basics of 1031 Exchange Rules
Hold off the tax man by following these 1031 exchange rules when selling and reinvesting in new properties. Read More
The Ups and Downs of Residential Real Estate Investments
Residential real estate is abundant and leasing terms are straight forward, but heavy maintenance may fall on the investor. Is residential property for you? Read More
The REIT Income for Retirement: 6 Reasons to Invest in REITs
Retirees seek diversified retirement income sources as they continue to age. REIT income may provide the risk-adjusted returns they need. Read More
The Economic Consequences of 1031 Exchanges: 5 Myths Debunked
1031 exchanges are not cop-outs for the wealthy. Like-kind exchanges actually stimulate the economy. Here are 4 myths about 1031 exchanges, debunked. Read More
3 Real Estate Investment Types and Cash Flow Potential
Optimizing Returns in Core, Value-Add and Development Real Estate When investing in real estate, there are a variety of factors that can influence the stability of your cash flow, as well as your upside potential and overall projected return. One such factor is the amount of property improvements necessary in the early stages of your […] Read More
The Farm Crisis of 2019: History Repeats with Ag Sector Debt
The last major farm crisis is now 40 years in the rear view, but today’s farmers are experiencing a parallel phenomenon, especially where it comes to farm sector debt. Read More
3 Tangible Asset Investments to Delight Your Inner Child
Get high returns by diversifying your portfolio with tangible assets like sports memorabilia, fine art and precious metals. Invest in an existing hobby and diversify with your diversion. Read More
So You Want to Invest in Opportunity Zones?: Think Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Qualified Opportunity Investing with LIHTC Transactions There’s a lot of buzz on the subject of investment in Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds. Congressional sponsors were hopeful that this new tax benefit regime, created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, could attract new sources of capital to under-developed neighborhoods in need of investment. But […] Read More
Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds: A New Tool for Real Estate Investors
2017 Tax Cut Created Incentives and Flexibility for QOZ Investment A new tax incentive that has been gaining a lot of attention recently is the Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund. Like existing tax incentives, the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) provisions permit investors to reduce their taxes by investing in certain areas designated as disadvantaged or underdeveloped. […] Read More