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The age-old debate still exists of whether one should invest in stocks or real estate. If you invested $50,000 in Microsoft in 1986 your gain in net worth of $15 million could make you partial to stocks. On the other hand, if you had invested $50,000 in an art deco hotel in Miami in 1986 your gain in net worth of $15 million could make you partial to real estate.
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If you have been an owner of rental income property for the last few years, chances are you are holding a highly-appreciated asset. Investors have enjoyed seeing property values sky rocket. However, rents have not nearly increased at the same pace.
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Figuring out the best way to lease can be confusing and understanding the definitions of property listings can make or break an investor. Here is a run-down of comparable properties:
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With historically lower rates on fixed-income investments and a volatile stock market, many investors are seeking meaningful alternatives.
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One of the most frequently asked questions regarding 1031 exchanges is how long an investor should hold his property to qualify for an exchange. Key to understanding the answer is that the investor’s intent of the exchanger must be to hold the property for investment or use in a trade or business.
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Investors frequently ask what “boot” refers to in a 1031 exchange. There is no mention of boot in the IRS code, so what exactly is boot?
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