It has long been a question that has puzzled many commercial property owners. Many accountants suggest it, but it's worth is still rarely clear.
Many owners barely even understand how it operates and is thus unable to determine its worth. As that’s the case, we’ll thoroughly explain what it is and what’s it for, but more importantly, whether or not it is worth it in the overall picture.
Read MoreOpportunity Zones are census tracts generally composed of economically distressed communities that qualify for the Opportunity Zone program, according to criteria outlined in 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Read MoreCommercial Brokers International real estate agent Richard Cheng sits down with CEO George Pino to answer questions about commercial real estate and his life. This is part four of our agent introduction series and we hope you can learn a little more about our team and the people behind Commercial Brokers International
Read MoreBenjamin Franklin once said that there are no guarantees in life other than death and taxes but I believe we can also add a downturn in the real estate cycle to that list.
Having been in the real estate business for over three decades I’ve experienced first-hand multiple cycles in the market. During these phases I’ve noticed a trend, people who operate their properties with a strong management team typically forecast the market turning and prepare in advance.
The market you’re in will have a lot to do with how properties are effected, Los Angeles and a few other major metro areas typically only see a drop in value of a few percentage points while other areas can take a bigger hit.
Read MorePulling the trigger on your first real estate investment is daunting and not everyone has the risk appetite to go it alone.
If you want to start investing but don’t want to take a leap of faith, you may want to consider a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
Read MoreI’ve lived in Southern California for twenty years moving out from the Jersey Shore in the 1990’s and have been honored to call Venice my home these past seven years. And while much have Venice has seen overwhelming change in its long-storied history (see oil derricks on the beach), in many respects, it hasn’t changed a bit.
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