IRS Issues PLRs Approving Two-Party Tenancy-in-Common Ownership Arrangements in 1031 Exchange

This update is courtesy of www.rees1031.com
In three recent private letter rulings (”PLRs”), the IRS ruled that two 50% undivided fractional interests in real property did not constitute an interest in a business entity for purposes of qualification as eligible replacement property in a IRC s. 1031 exchange.  The rulings are also significant in that they [...]

Save Money for Your Company with a Lease or Sublease

While we are often “preaching” about the tremendous value, opportunities and benefits of owning real estate, we realize that not all cases warrant a purchase.  Is leasing right for your company and how can you save money in the process? 
When is leasing an office right for you?

Cash-in hand for business operations: Without having to put [...]

Pricing Changes from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Investment Property Mortgages

This “heads up” is courtesy of Tenley Stephens, Vice President, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have now increased the minimum discount points required for investment property mortgages.
LTV’s of 75% or less: 1.75% in Discount Points
LTV’s or 75.01% – 80.0%: 3.00% in Discount Points
LTV’s of 80.01 – 90.0%: 3.75% in Discount Points
Lender’s can charge a higher [...]

Peachtree Corners Office for Lease

 Office for Lease – 954 Rentable Square Feet
Convenient Peachtree Corners Location
Create Your Own Floor plan
Perfect for small business looking for nice, professional office location

3264 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 105, Norcross, GA 30092
Brand New Class A Interior Finishes in Common Area:
Elegant Granite Counter Tops in Restrooms and Tile Floors in Entry

Highlights:

954 rentable sq ft available in [...]

Make Your Money Work For You: Stocks vs. Real Estate

How can I make my money work for me?  This may be a question that you have been asking yourself.  We received positive comments and questions about the topic from the last issue of our e-newsletter on “Make Money Four Ways with Investment Real Estate,” so we’ll go a bit further into this concept.
One of [...]

Blog and e-newsletter take new form

We’ve now updated the blog and e-newsletter set-up.  For the long-time readers of the e-newsletter, some of the posts to the blog may be repetative for you, but we wanted to be able to share the information you have asked for in the easist to find manner. Click here for the e-newsletter.
We hope you enjoy.  [...]

Save taxes while helping others: Start a foundation – even if you don’t have millions

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of others while receiving a tax break?  Maybe you have considered starting your own foundation, but you thought it took millions to start a foundation.  There are other options.  We did it and so can you.
We feel it is vitally important to reach out [...]