Like-kind property definition in a 1031 exchange

definition of a like-kind property

When an investor sells a property for a profit, the gain on sale is subject to capital gains taxes. To defer taxes on a capital gain, many investors choose to reinvest their sales proceeds in a new like-kind property in a 1031 Exchange. This article by Lilypads focuses on the like-kind property definition in a… Continue reading Like-kind property definition in a 1031 exchange

Top 10 benefits of a 1031 exchange

benefits of a 1031 exchange

Section 1031 exchange is a tax benefit that offers major advantages to real estate investors. This strategy not only helps investors to defer paying capital gains taxes but also scales, optimizes, and diversifies an investment portfolio and increases cash flow among others. This article by Lilypads focuses on the top 10 benefits of a 1031… Continue reading Top 10 benefits of a 1031 exchange

What are Fix and Flip Loans?

fix and flip loans

What are fix and flip loans? House flipping is a very popular investment technique amongst savvy real estate investors. So, fix and flip methods have a very good opportunity of making money. However, fix and flip loans finance fix and flip projects best.  Conventional mortgages are not suitable for investment property loans as they suit… Continue reading What are Fix and Flip Loans?

Benefits of Real Estate Syndication

Real Estate Syndication

What is real estate syndication? Real estate syndication is nothing else but the pooling of capital by a group of investors to acquire a large property. It is a partnership between several investors with a combination of not just each other’s capital but also their resources and skills. Real estate syndication is similar to the… Continue reading Benefits of Real Estate Syndication

What are some of the Opportunity Zone tax benefits?

opportunity zone tax benefits

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created the Opportunity Zones program to generate long-term investments in low-income neighborhoods. With qualified opportunity zone tax benefits, the federal government aims to encourage investors to take advantage of the investment vehicle and help the disadvantaged census tracts. Here, Lilypads discusses some of the qualified opportunity zones that… Continue reading What are some of the Opportunity Zone tax benefits?

5 steps of a commercial real estate transaction process

commercial real estate transaction process

Every commercial real estate investing follows a similar lifecycle. This is known as the commercial real estate transaction process. It is also referred to as a commercial real estate deal process. A Commercial real estate transaction is the process of transferring the rights of commercial property like office space, industrial multifamily rentals or retail, etc,… Continue reading 5 steps of a commercial real estate transaction process

1031 exchange rules for investors

1031 exchange rules for investors

Savvy commercial real estate investors utilize the 1031 Exchange strategy to diversify their holdings and expand their portfolios. Furthermore, they can also increase their net worth faster. So, if an investor wants to sell their commercial assets, they must seek the popular tool of the 1031 exchange to maximize their profits and avoid paying capital… Continue reading 1031 exchange rules for investors

Impact of depreciation on REITs and private placement investments

depreciation on REITs

Many investors want to know the impact of depreciation on private placement investments and also on REIT investments. This blog is for those investors. Through this blog, we will deliver a brief overview of depreciation and its impact on private placement investments and REIT investments. So, go through the sneak peek of the blog to… Continue reading Impact of depreciation on REITs and private placement investments

Property classes in commercial real estate

Property classes in commercial real estate

There are various types of commercial real estate property classes and types. Each of these property classes has different characteristics. Therefore, while commercial real estate investors have a wide variety of investment options in this asset class, it is noteworthy that they should carefully analyze individual property classes in commercial real estate before investing in… Continue reading Property classes in commercial real estate

What is a REIT- An investor’s guide to Real Estate Investment Trusts

REIT investment

Real estate Investment Trusts or REITs are an emerging concept in the real estate market. A REIT is modeled after mutual funds and they channel investable capital into owning, operating, or financing commercial real estate assets. Hence, REITs enable real estate investors to diversify their investment portfolios without bearing any additional risks. What is a… Continue reading What is a REIT- An investor’s guide to Real Estate Investment Trusts