Build-to-Suit Net Leased Properties
Build-to-Suit describes a property that was constructed especially for a certain tenant and to their exact specifications. This month, we’ll explore why this is an attractive feature for investment properties.
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Regulatory Creep Continues for California Landlords
There sure is a steady supply of “Crazy New California Laws” coming our way. This month, I’ll introduce the concept of “regulatory creep.” We’ll look at exchanging into real estate out of state as a way to seek superior growth and income potential again.
A Review of the Latest US Census Estimates – Where is the Population Growth?
I have been following US Census data closely since 2010. As a real estate advisor, I’d like to know which areas of the country have populations that are growing faster than the national average – I think buying in these areas gives us a better chance of success. 2023 population estimates were just released: let’s take a look at the results.
Ground Leased Property Can Offer Better Tax Efficiency
One of the big benefits we receive from our investment real estate (including partial interest properties) is tax savings from the depreciation benefit. If we own the land our building is on, we can only depreciate our improvements’ value since land is not depreciable. With a ground lease, however, we don’t own the land. Therefore, our entire purchase price can be depreciated – for potentially substantially more tax savings!
You Should Take Your Social Security Distributions as Soon as You Can
Common financial advise tells retirees to wait as long as possible to start taking social security benefits in order to maximize their benefits. This ignores the fact that you’ll bee giving up years of monthly income in order to do so.
Why to Buy When Interest Rates are High
Some investors are waiting for interest rates to drop before they buy property. This month, I will suggest that they reconsider that strategy. After all, lower interest rates usually lead to higher prices – and refinancing at a lower rate for a lower monthly payment is possible in the future.
Seek Growing Metro Areas for Investment
I believe that higher population growth leads to a higher number of potential renters for our apartments, and a higher number of potential customers for our tenants.
Accelerate Your Real Estate Benefits With Accelerated Depreciation
Most of my clients are buying income producing real estate and, at the same time, buying what the IRS calls more depreciable basis that can better defer (potentially forever) taxes on their real estate income.
Increase Value of Net Leased Properties by Enhancing Tenant Credit
Net Leased Properties are valued according to the amount of income they provide, the length of their leases, and the financial strength of their tenants. We can increase value in such properties by improving any of these three metrics. This month, we’ll discuss how to enhance tenant credit.
Create a Cash Flow Statement for Your Investment Properties
A big part of investment success comes from analyzing your performance. What works, what doesn’t, and what can you do better? To do this, you’ll need to produce a Cash Flow Statement for each of your properties. It’s not hard to do – this month’s article will walk you through it.
Are You Ready to “Graduate” to the Next Level from Single Family Residential Investments?
Single Family Residential rentals create poor cash flow when compared with NNN leased or multifamily investments. The reason for this is actually a benefit to Single Family owners – their values are comparatively higher than other investment properties. This month, we’ll explore the potential benefits you can enjoy when moving from single family to NNN or multifamily investments.
Last Call for Opportunity Zones
The Opportunity Zone is a powerful tool that Congress created that allows investors to defer non-1031-eligible Capital Gains through real estate investing. Congress has not extended the legislation that created this tool, so the current round of Opportunity Zone funds on the market may be the last once they sell out in 1st quarter, 2024. This could be your Last Call if this is something that can help you.
