Category Archives: Real Estate

Maximizing depreciation deductions for business real estate

When buying business real estate—for your own occupancy or for rental to others—you should take steps that maximize the income tax depreciation deductions that you can claim for the property. Here are a few suggestions. Separating personal property from buildings. … Continue reading

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Loss allowance on rental property

Today’s turbulent markets have wreaked havoc for many real estate owners.  Many rental properties are delivering losses which raises questions about how one can deduct a loss from residential rental property. Rental activities generally fall into the category of “passive” … Continue reading

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Favorable depreciation rule for qualified leasehold improvements

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, some of the leasehold improvements that you make qualify for a favorable depreciation rule that doesn’t apply to most other improvements to real property. Specifically, for improvements that are “qualified leasehold improvement … Continue reading

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Diligence critical for distressed property buyers

These days investors are snapping up distressed commercial real estate at bargain prices. Such properties demand more intense due diligence than typical properties. Do your homework Distressed properties call for greater scrutiny of several areas: Zoning and land use issues. … Continue reading

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Real Estate Dealer vs. Investor?

Most commercial real estate professionals haven’t given much thought to whether they’re a dealer or investor, however the distinction can have a big impact on your bottom line.  Real estate “investors” enjoy several tax advantages that are not available to … Continue reading

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7 Leasing Strategies You Need to Know About

Commercial and residential property owners occasionally need to get back to the basics of leasing to ensure that new leases are airtight, as well as to determine whether leases that are already in place are still producing the maximum revenue … Continue reading

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