You can buy a Real estate with an IRA. It’s simple and even offers tax benefits. But what if you don’t have enough funds in your IRA to invest? A “non-recourse loan to the IRA,” also known as non-recourse debt, is an intriguing real estate investment strategy that investors can use to fund their deals. […]
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Architects provide a comprehensive service that is divided into phases. An architect can walk you through project planning, design, and construction stages. If you make the wrong decision, you risk losing the intent of your building and running into design issues once construction begins. While finding an architect can be time-consuming, it is critical to
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Although no two projects are alike, the following statement should be true for every projected timeline: Mission: Strike a balance between competing priorities to complete project management and execution on time and within budget. Considering this mission, consider the following factors when creating your project timeline. Before Construction Dimensions, Scope, and Complexity With size, scope,
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Real estate valuation is required for financing, listing, investment analysis, property insurance, and taxation. An incorrect site valuation can significantly impact the entire commercial real estate project. Because the due diligence process can be quite complicated, we’d like to look at a few factors that can help establish an accurate site valuation. Conducting a
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If this is the case, small, speculative investments are still permissible. However, large, core investments are too risky. Diversification Is Essential March 2018 revision Things have improved dramatically for some investors since the 2015 article. Many real estate crowdfunding sites have expanded beyond single property investments to offer multiple properties (pooled) investments. They allow investors
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When it comes to purchasing a commercial property and the ever-changing zoning laws of municipalities, obtaining a zoning report is a best practice. Lenders typically require it, but ordering one will give you peace of mind that your intended use will be compliant. You should be well-versed in everything you need to know to finish
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Banks are withdrawing due to increasing interest rates, skyrocketing real estate costs, and slowing rents. Instead, sponsors are approaching crowdfunding/syndication investors. Is it worth the risk to be included? The Economy is on Their Minds Nobody knows when or how severe the next recession will be. But we know that it is a matter of
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Unlike what many people think, most of the time, auditors were not tasked with detecting fraud. Even with such a low standard, the “Big 4” accounting firms, considered the “best,” have consistently received fines for negligence and misconduct. How can investors safeguard their investments? I recently talked with a fellow investor about a fund with
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To ensure that construction costs are well managed, thorough planning and budgeting are implemented. However, some things will need to be changed down the road. It is where change orders come in. Change orders do not always result from poor budgeting and planning or construction errors. Sometimes they are caused by events beyond the stakeholders’
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Construction projects, like all good things, must come to an end. When they do, however, it should never be a set-it-and-forget-it situation. You must ensure that all aspects of your development project have been considered. In the construction industry, this means making a construction punch list. Introducing technology into the industry has already helped improve
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