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Being construction loan savvy can work to your advantage
Fractional facts: Get a slice of the latest resort industry trend
Stimulus act benefits investors and developers
Achieve financial goals by shifting income and deductions
Ask the Advisor -- Are medical office buildings a good investment now? |
Its harder today to get construction financing than it is to get conventional commercial real estate loans. This article offers some tips on what lenders are looking for, so you can increase your chances of a smooth loan process. For example, a lender is likely to scrutinize the projects debt-service-coverage and net-worth-to-loan-size ratios. A sidebar spells out the documents you should have in hand when approaching a lender.
Fractional ownership is one of the hottest trends in the resort industry. And with good reason: Investors enjoy most of the benefits of time-share ownership along with upscale flair and flexibility. This article explains why, even though the resale track record of these developments is still untested, fractional ownership is an option that a growing number of developers are considering.
This brief article digs into some of the highlights of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, which was signed into law on Feb. 13, 2008. Specifically, it discusses how the act increases the Section 179 limit for initial year expensing to $250,000 for calendar year 2008 or a businesss fiscal year that begins in 2008. It also describes the 50% bonus depreciation provision that offers a special allowance for qualified property purchased this year. Finally, it discusses new, temporary loan limit increases on loans issued by the FHA and that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can purchase.
Whatever your role is as a real estate professional, its important to understand the role your tax situation plays in your business and personal finances. This article explores one important transaction involving transfers of partnership interests between family members and how to ensure that it wont result in an unpleasant surprise when income tax time arrives.
The medical office building segment has emerged as an attractive investment option in the highly competitive office real estate market. Why? The biggest reason is that the baby boomers are fueling, and are expected to continue to fuel, a demand for health care services. This article explains the trends and why there may still be time to invest in the medical office building market.