Real Estate Bubble Impacts Tax Planning

(ContentDesk) November 16, 2005 -- Traditionally, real estate investors have been using 1031 exchanges to avoid paying income taxes on sale of real estate.
This is accomplished by selling real estate and rolling over any taxable gain into new real estate.Jacob Stein, a well-known tax attorney in Los Angeles, California who represents many real estate developers and investors, states that he has observed a recent trend among his clients to forego the 1031 exchange route.
"Real estate investors are beginning to realize that there is a bubble in the real estate market and that maybe it is time to cash out."But cashing out means recognizing taxable gain.
Mr. Stein points out that there are several available tax planning alternatives to defer recognizing gain on sale of real estate.

One noteable technique that has passed IRS scrutiny is the so-called private annuity transaction.
In this transaction a real estate investor actually cashes out, receiving the cash upfront, but significantly defers any taxable gain.
Some other structures include installment sales and leveraged partnerships.As with any tax planning structure, these transactions should never be rushed into and competent tax advisors should always be consulted.Mr. Stein has extensive experience structuring creative tax planning exit strategies for real estate investors and developers.
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4 Signs It's Time to Invest in Something Other Than Real Estate

(ContentDesk) January 19, 2006 -- Most people assume theres no end in sight to the amazing real estate market in Boise.
They think the party will never end.
In fact, there are at least 4 signs you should be aware of that indicate it may be time to consider investing in something other than real estate, according to one of the most sought-after proactive money managers in the nation - Daniel Wiggins (President and Chief Investment Officer of Talisker Investment Group in Boise, ID). ???Wiggins delivers important, timely information about how to make informed decisions regarding your upcoming real estate investment decisions by sharing the following:????Why the money flow into housing is drying up.????Why the record amount of home buying speculation will soon create an oversupply condition.????Why the Feds interest rate increases will slow real estate  regardless of whether or not long-term rates rise!????How a parallel comparison exists between this housing boom...

Real Estate Buzz Box Brings the First Real Estate Podcasting Site Online with New Real Estate Podcast Platform

Solana Beach, CA (ContentDesk) July 18, 2006 -- Real Estate Buzz Box has launched the first complete real estate podcasting solution online. Real estate agents can now easily create Audio & Video Podcasts online with no special technical skills.

"Spark: Lending Your Way to Real Estate Millions" - New Type of Fund will Allow Individual Investors to Participate in the Once Off-limit Profit Opportunities in Real Estate Lending

Michael Napoliello, Jr. and Jason Moskowtiz, co-founders of InSymphony Private Capital, have invented a new type of private equity fund that just might appeal to the masses.
As told in their new book, "Spark - Lending Your Way to Real Estate Millions," this new type of private equity called "orchestra funds" will allow investors the chance to participate in the once off-limit profit opportunities in real estate lending.
(ISBN# 0-9716958-7-3)Typically, orchestra players (the authors term for hard money lenders) are savvy financiers who provide lending in large amounts ($500,000 or more, for an average of 18 months) reaping a whopping 25 - 35% average return.
For the first time, "Spark - Lending Your Way to Real Estate Millions," reveals how the savvy investor can enter this lucrative real estate lending world through an exciting new innovation: orchestra funds.

Now, with a small amount of capital, it is possible to make better-than-average returns with...

Real Estate Websites Increase Search Engine Rankings: New Real Estate Marketing Forum Offers Internet Marketing Options

Atlanta, GA (ContentDesk) July 25, 2006  Responding to new search engine rules requiring more content and quality incoming links, a new online forum is being used to exchange articles for real estate websites. Getting It Write, Inc, a real estate marketing consulting firm, recently launched an online forum to facilitate article exchanges among owners of real estate websites.
The forum, REArticleSwap.com, is a tool that real estate professionals can use to expand their Internet marketing strategy and improve search engine placement.Internet-savvy real estate professionals know how important a strong Internet presence is.
Industry experts have compiled statistics indicating that a majority of home buyers start their search on the Internet.
Home sellers are also using the Internet to find real estate agents who use the Internet to market listings.While real estate websites are notorious for being poorly optimized for the search engines, Internet-savvy professionals...