A like-kind exchange, also referred to as a 1031 or Starker exchange, allows a taxpayer to defer paying tax on the sale of a property. Like-kind exchanges are wonderful and powerful tools to use in tax and wealth strategies, but ONLY when used correctly. If like-kind exchanges are used incorrectly, the result is not just … Read more
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What is a commercial loan modification? It has been said that there is nothing new under the Sun and as far as Commercial Loan Modifications go that is true. For years, since the invention of Commercial Mortgages, there have been Commercial Loan Modifications. In the excellent old days “modifications” were known as workouts and addressed … Read more
If you are considering a 1031 property investment, then you will need to seek the services of a Qualified Intermediary (also referred to as a QI). This may seem like a simple task but since there are no uniform licensing requirements or oversight regulations for those in these positions it makes it a little … Read more
Do you have an investment property that you would like to sell, but defer the capital gains taxes? If so, then you need to consider a 1031 exchange: A 1031 exchange, otherwise known as a “tax deferred exchange” is a strategy and method for selling one investment property and then proceeding with an acquisition … Read more