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Intense Lender Scrutiny – The New Normal?(0)

May 18, 2012

We often counsel our clients through the frustrations surrounding loan requirements; the anxiety from this scrutiny can be intense, especially when borrowers are asked to submit the same information over and over again.

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Investing in College Towns – Five Things to Consider

Does higher education equal a smart choice?

Consider these five important factors to consider before investing in college towns. These include rent ratio, tenant selection, location, vacancy, and property management.

Avoid The 1031 Exchange “Boot” Tax Hit

Jane is selling a a commercial property and exchanging it for a less expensive property with a higher cap rate. She realizes she has a “boot” of $1M. How does she avoid paying capital gains tax? Read Jane’s case study.

2012-2020 Road to Recovery – U.S. Housing Market

Everyone knows the old adage, “buy low and sell high.” The problem is that this feels counter intuitive at the time. Those people who sold during the housing bubble run up and preserved their cash are the same investors buying up property now. Housing is turning around and now is the time to get in the game.


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