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Tax-deferred 1031 exchanges remain one of the most powerful strategies for real estate investors to preserve equity, reinvest gains, and build long-term wealth. Given both federal and state tax rates, the incentive to defer capital gains through a properly structured exchange has never been stronger. Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, 1031 exchanges are limited to real property held for investment or use in a trade or business. That means the strategy no longer applies to personal property such as equipment, aircraft, or livestock but remains highly effective for real estate investors seeking to expand their portfolios while managing tax exposure. Here are a few practical tips to help... Read more
Looking into a potential tenant’s rental history might feel like extra work, but with so much at stake, it’s worth taking the time to do it right. The applicant...
Fraud is no longer hiding in the shadows. It’s being taught and sold in plain sight — sometimes with hashtags and tutorial videos. Across the multifamily housing...
The impact of government interference on landlords can be profound as governments aim to regulate the rental housing market. These interventions often spark debates...
The multifamily industry is locked in a costly battle against rental fraud. Despite widespread adoption of application screening tools and document checks, fraudsters...
Monthly evictions in New York City have returned to pre-pandemic levels as low- and middle-income tenants struggle to make rent and housing courts work through a backlog of cases, new data shows. City marshals evicted at least 11,253 households on behalf of landlords over the first seven-and-a-half months of the year, according to records maintained by the city’s Department of Investigation. The 1,500 evictions-per-month average from Jan. 1 to Aug. 15 was higher than in any year since 2018, when marshals completed about 1,666 evictions a month. Housing policy experts say the spike in evictions reveals the financial hardship many low- and middle-income tenants face. The trend comes as... Read more
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted to ensure equal access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities. While the law plays a critical role in...
Car break-ins are no longer isolated incidents — they are a growing concern for multifamily properties nationwide. A car is broken into every 26 seconds in the United...
Balcony and exterior-walkway failures make headlines—and cost fortunes. That’s why California enacted SB 721, a law that mandates regular inspections and repairs for...
In the world of property management, training often zeroes in on the familiar—race, disability, familial status. But what about age? While not a federally protected...
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