- A Tale of Two Markets
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&ldquo It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the
- Triple-Net Triple Threat
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Looking for a rock solid investment in a shifting economy? Look no further than single tenant net leased properties. In markets where shopping centers sit empty and office buildings are dark, the lights are on (usually 24 hours) at the
- TICs Today
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Several years ago, tenancy in common 1031 real estate exchanges were on a steady upward trajectory that seemed destined to continue indefinitely. Within the past year, however, the growth curve has flattened, with the securitized TIC market taking the majority
- TIC Tactic
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During the past decade, many investors have taken advantage of Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 tenancy in common exchange strategies. The TIC concept permits small to midsize accredited investors to own and obtain title to professionally managed, potentially institutional quality
- Where's the Money?
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Asked where real estate investors are putting their money (if unable or unwilling to invest in real estate), Integra analysts ranked the capital vehicles in most to least preferred order. From the looks of REIT prices in April 2009, the
- Engineering Value
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It seems like only yesterday that real estate investors and developers breezily talked about easy exit strategies and double digit internal rates of return. When lenders and investors were eager, winning at real estate was more about managing the capital
- Foreclosure Fortunes
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In today&rsquo s market, the difference between traditional and distressed sales is mostly in the buyer&rsquo s mindset. Traditional sales currently are driven by need &mdash only investors who need to fulfill Section 1031 exchanges or other financial or market
- Cost-Segregation Savvy
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If you’ve been using cost segregation studies to accelerate depreciation of your commercial property, you’ve likely cut your taxes considerably. But could you save even more? Not all cost segregation studies are created equal. So what can you do to
- QI Questions
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The unregulated Section 1031 exchange industry has suffered instances of misappropriated client funds, breaches of fiduciary duty, theft, and qualified intermediary bankruptcy filings. The task of qualifying a QI has become paramount for real estate investors and their advisers. Understanding
- Ready for Reform?
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On July 21, 2010, the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law. The risk retention requirements under Dodd Frank for asset backed securitizations, including commercial mortgage backed securities, have garnered substantial attention from the
- Restaurant Re-use
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Most owners of retail properties have restaurant tenants. Whether they are located on an end cap, inline, or on a free standing outparcel, these restaurants make up an integral component of the retail investment landscape. Savvy property owners recognize that
- ROI Check-Up
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Many investors ignore the return on investment that property condition assessments often can deliver. PCAs yield an ROI in three ways protecting buyers from bad purchases providing buyers with information for price negotiations with sellers and finding opportunities to improve
- REITs Rev Up
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Amassing capital in a credit restricted market topped real estate investment trusts&rsquo 2009 priority list, with more than $14.4 billion raised in equity issuance and another $6.7 billion in debt, according to Fitch Ratings. For the majority of REITs, these
- Navigating the Maze
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The labyrinth of rules that taxpayers must follow when completing Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 exchanges can be overwhelming. Commercial real estate developers often prefer to avoid this maze, thinking that most of their work involves non qualified inventory. However,
- Physical Fitness
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Commercial real estate investors conduct many types of due diligence, such as financial, legal, and physical. Regarding the latter, many investors assume that if they follow the current physical due diligence standard, ASTM guideline E2018 08, Standard Guide for Property
- Money Magnets
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Capital that is now on the sidelines is likely to return to the market as a floor on asset pricing emerges and values become attractive once again. However, while lending conditions are expected to remain tight during the next 12
- QI Questions(1)
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For investment property owners, the current top concern in a Section 1031 exchange transaction should be safety of the taxpayer&rsquo s funds. In the past decade, mismanagement and malfeasance have resulted in a handful of high profile qualified intermediary bankruptcies
- Reclassifying REITs
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In today&rsquo s surging and oftentimes turbulent real estate investment market, responsible real estate professionals and investors must make decisions and strategically plan future steps armed with all the relevant facts. One area that consistently baffles the investment press and
- Premium Advice
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Every multifamily property owner understands that many factors affect a property&rsquo s ability to turn a profit. They also understand that the real estate business is driven by net operating income. But not all owners may realize that a variety
- Valuing Vacancy
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A local property owner is anxious to sell his building and contacts you for assistance. The market is strong and the property is in top condition, but there is one catch The building is experiencing a vacancy problem. Should you
- Contract Exchanges
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In specific markets such as California, New York City, South Florida, Las Vegas, and Phoenix, condominiums are the hottest investments. Many investors are looking for creative 1031 transaction structures to cash in on these booming commercial real estate markets. One
- Hands-Free Investments
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Non direct real estate investment choices run the gamut from tenancy in common interests and real estate investment trusts to net lease properties and mutual funds. Such investments provide many of the same perks as traditional real estate ownership, such
- Just Due It
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The current economy and the lack of available credit have created a new paradigm for commercial real estate investors. Many lenders are indicating that, in the future, an appraisal won’t be enough to obtain financing Market feasibility studies will be
- Industrial's New Image
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Long stigmatized as the asset type of old dirty factories, industrial real estate has ascended to prominence in private investors' portfolios. No longer is the big box warehouse a distant cousin from the bright, colorful retail center or the tall
- Military Maneuvers
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As a result of the U.S. Department of Defense&rsquo s 2005 Base Realignment and Closure proposal, several military facilities across the country have been deemed either obsolete or in possession of surplus lands that hold valuable development potential for the