Why are Opportunity Zones Investments better than 1031 exchanges?

opportunity zones investments

For a long time, 1031 exchanges have continued to allow real estate investors to defer capital gains tax. With 1031, the investors roll their investment deals forward to another ‘like kind’ exchange for an indefinite period while deferring taxes on the way. However, the advent of opportunity zones has proven to be a viable alternative… Continue reading Why are Opportunity Zones Investments better than 1031 exchanges?

A beginner’s guide for Crowdfunding investments in real estate

Crowdfunding investments in Real estate is an emerging trend that enables smaller investors to be a part of lucrative projects with minimal investments. In this blog, we will discuss how crowdfunding investments in real estate unlock profitable investment opportunities for individual investors, thereby helping them to achieve their investment goals in the long run. What… Continue reading A beginner’s guide for Crowdfunding investments in real estate

A 2021 guide for Asset Allocation in Real estate

Asset allocation in real estate

Investors and entrepreneurs today focus on smart allocation strategies that guarantee value creation that withstands market crashes and global economic crises like that of COVID-19. Therefore, besides investing in traditional stocks and bonds and equity spaces, investors are keen on building a real estate portfolio. Reports estimate that over 10% of most entrepreneurs’ global portfolio… Continue reading A 2021 guide for Asset Allocation in Real estate

Why is build-to-rent housing attracting multifamily investors?

Homeownership has been harder than usual in the United States with 1 in over 8 American adults, struggling with student loans and other financial hardships. Therefore, build-to-rent homes are in high demand, thereby proving to be a lucrative area for real estate investors to expand into in 2021. What does the term Build-to-rent (BTR) refer… Continue reading Why is build-to-rent housing attracting multifamily investors?

What is real estate syndication: the basics of investment

The real estate industry is historically rigid and illiquid. However, real estate syndication enables limited partnerships and passive investors to source, purchase, and cultivate actual properties. The group of investors who partake in real estate syndication can pool their skills and resources to access premium investments. In turn, the investor receives steady passive income. In… Continue reading What is real estate syndication: the basics of investment

Top 5 tax benefits of apartment investing in 2021

tax benefits of apartment investing

An apartment investor can benefit from several tax incentives. Unlike stocks and bonds, commercial real estate and rental property investments offer several tax benefits. These often outpace the property’s cash flow and Net Operating Income (NOI). The current income tax laws allow apartment investors a host of benefits. These include depreciation, opportunity zone tax incentives,… Continue reading Top 5 tax benefits of apartment investing in 2021

State income tax benefits for real estate investors and REITs

Real estate remains one of the most popular and lucrative investment strategies for accumulating long-term wealth. In addition to creating a steady residual income and portfolio diversification, real estate offers a number of tax advantages. Ranging from commercial real estate investments to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and private placement investments, real estate provides big… Continue reading State income tax benefits for real estate investors and REITs

The impact of rising interest rates on REITs

Over the past years, interest rates have plummeted to historically low rates. This has resulted in yield-starved commercial real estate investors taking cover in alternative investments like Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). As REITs offer stable revenues, value-adding, and traceability of assets, investors deem them low-risk investments. But, with interest rates likely to soar shortly,… Continue reading The impact of rising interest rates on REITs

What is co-investment in commercial real estate?

Commercial real estate investment is a robust strategy to amass long-term wealth. Passive income stream, portfolio diversification, capital value appreciation- the list of advantages goes on. However, due to a low appetite for risk regarding mega-funds and greater capital requirements for large real estate projects, individual investors are missing out on more viable opportunities in… Continue reading What is co-investment in commercial real estate?

The American Rescue Plan Act: 5 ways it provides relief to the multifamily real estate

On March 11, the U.S. Congress signed the American Rescue Plan act of 2021 into law. President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package. It is considered to be one of the largest economic relief packages. The American Rescue Plan aims to provide millions of American households with rental assistance and unemployment benefits. It also… Continue reading The American Rescue Plan Act: 5 ways it provides relief to the multifamily real estate