Posts Tagged ‘Real Estate’
Should You Invest in Residential or Commercial Properties?
Should You Invest in Residential or Commercial Properties? Most people in Northern CA started investing in real estate by buying their own homes. And most have made money as real estate in Northern CA has continued to appreciate in value. So when they move up, they decide to rent out their first homes. And then…
Read MoreReal Estate Agents are Same as Brokers for “Real Estate Professional Rule” for Passive Losses
Real Estate Agents are Same as Brokers for “Real Estate Professional Rule” for Passive Losses Taxpayer victory in Tax Court Real estate agents can claim the real estate professional exception to the passive loss limitations. The I.R.S. tried to argue that the taxpayer needs to be a “Broker” not a just an “Agent” to meet…
Read More3 Reasons Why Owning a Commercial Property May Make You More Money in Real Estate Investment
Making a Commercial Property Investment If you ever have been a landlord for residential property, I am sure that you get complaints from tenants about leaking roofs in the middle of the night. But what keeps most people back from investing in commercial real estate is the fear of the unknown since not many of…
Read MoreHow Has the Tax Reform Affected the Real Estate Market?
How Has the Tax Reform Affected the Real Estate Market? One of the doom and gloom theories regarding the federal tax reform, also known as the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, was that it would put a heavy burden on the real estate market. The theory was that because the reform placed a $10,000 cap…
Read MoreReal Estate for Startups | Greg Pickett
About Greg Pickett Utilizing his background in real estate finance and his skills in the areas of communications and analysis, Greg Pickett represents the interests of corporate clients and their real estate needs. Greg specializes in representing tenants in the leasing and disposition of property on the Peninsula and Silicon Valley. Greg has represented…
Read MoreReal Estate 101 | Sherri Stoneberger
About Sherri Stoneberger Stonberger received her foundation of work ethics. growing up on a family farm in Oklahoma. She attended college at the University of Central Oklahoma, earning a degree in human development, with a physical education minor. After graduation she became a military wife and eventually settled in the Mission, Fremont area where…
Read MoreTips for Avoiding Wire Fraud in Your Next Real Estate Transaction
Tips for Avoiding Wire Fraud in Your Next Real Estate Transaction It is a buyer’s worst nightmare, and it could happen to almost anyone. The wire over a significant amount of money to an account as part of settlement on a real estate transaction. Hours or perhaps a day or two later, they realize that…
Read MoreIRS Has Good News for Real Estate Brokers
IRS Has Good News for Real Estate Brokers If you’re a real estate broker then you might be in for some very good news from the IRS. Yes, it’s rare that the IRS has good news for anyone. However, in this case, the news really is good, as long as you meet the requirements. The…
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