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8 Pros & Cons of Selling Commercial Property Off-Market
As a real estate investor, the idea of selling commercial property in an “off-market” transaction, – that is, without a publicized marketing effort, – may appear desirable to some owners.
1031 Exchanges: On the Chopping Block? Six Things to know in 2021
Looming over commercial real estate is President Joe Biden’s proposed tax laws and what that means for commercial real estate’s 1031 exchange tax law.
President Biden is attempting to edit the tax code that allows for deferring capital gains tax, thereby increasing taxes on real estate for sellers with proceeds of more than $500,000.
Before we dive into the impact of what this legislation could mean for real estate investors, let’s start with some 1031 fundam
5 Major Challenges of Managing Apartments as a Property Investor
Having one or more investments in multi-family real estate can keep you on the path to building generational wealth and having more freedom and opportunity in the future.
You may think that a good location, well-maintained units, attractive common areas, and the right amenities are what will keep your occupancy rates high and the property value of your apartment building up.
The truth is, it’s not enough.
Thinking About Selling Your Asset “Off-Market”?
Thinking About Selling Your Asset “Off-Market”?
Commercial Real Estate Outlook For 2021
As a result of the pandemic, many people have made short and long-term lifestyle changes. When the pandemic started, urban locations were hit hard, and many people fled the cities due to the dense population and reduced opportunities for social distancing. However, the attractive lifestyle a post-pandemic bustling city provides will draw some back. The CBRE reports, “There are no indications that 2020’s decline in urban multifamily demand is permanent or there is an impending return to the hollowed-out cities of the 1970s and 1980s. Yet urban submarkets will lag in the multifamily sector’s overall recovery. Lower-density and less-expensive suburban submarkets held up remarkably well in 2020 and are positioned to lead overall market performance in 2021”.
Which Investment Real Estate Properties are Thriving During the Pandemic?
In the last nine months, many people have had their world turned upside down, both financially and emotionally. The global pandemic we now find ourselves in has disrupted many parts of our lives, including the real estate industry. Many Americans have physically uprooted themselves, fleeing cities, and seeking more suburban living. With the ever-changing nature of the pandemic, where does that leave commercial real estate?
Is The Pandemic The End to Apartment Living?
Over the last 12 years, the demand for urban apartments has been insatiable. Renters have enjoyed the flexibility and convenience of apartment living, realizing how fewer maintenance obligations allow more free time. Apartment living is no longer thought of as the step before you purchase your own home, but instead, an opportunity for people to enjoy life. This has resulted in increased demand for apartments in both urban and suburban communities.
Boston Short-Term Rentals Pivot Amidst Pandemic
Hospitality has been one of the real estate sectors most negatively affected by Covid-19. As in all U.S. gateway cities, the impact on Boston short-term rentals has been acute. Prior to February 2020, the short-term rental market in Boston had been thriving, with an estimated 61% occupancy rate during the summer of 2019, according to data from Mashvisor. But with the unprecedented drop off in domestic travel and the closing of the U.S. borders to foreign travel, short-term rentals quickly ground to an abrupt halt in March.
Your Experience as a Building Owner During Covid-19