Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (commonly referred to as a 1031 Exchange) celebrated its100-year anniversary this year.  Section 1031 provides an effective strategy for individuals to defer capital gains tax that may arise from the sale of investment real property. By committing to the exchange of real property for like-kind real estate, real …

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Covid-19 has fundamentally changed one’s perspective on what was the norm pre-pandemic.  Prior to Covid there was a surge of people moving to cities to take advantage of all a city has to offer, including a plethora of restaurants, museums, parks, sporting events and more.  As Covid-19 took hold and people were relegated to having …

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As we head into the seventh month of the pandemic and global lockdown, COVID-19 remains in the forefront for real estate investors and occupiers. The economic effects of COVID-19 include staggering job losses, reduced consumer spending, and multiple business closures. While each country responded with its own set of virus control policies, major economies have …

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by Laus M. Abdo As investors continue to allocate a greater share of their portfolios to alternatives, what are the advantages of investing in commercial real estate? Given the ongoing volatility in the stock market, investing in alternatives remains a potentially prudent strategy for investors looking to diversify and to limit exposure to stock market …

An Interview with Laus Abdo of Watt Funding: Investing in Commercial Real Estate Debt Read More »