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Posted on 03.13.06 by Admin @ 2:22 am
Real Estate Exchange Tips by Trevor Marshall Exchange is a program that allows the owner of a certain property that is used for investment to be exchanged with another property and defer paying the taxes. If the like-kind property is purchased, the rules and regulations of the Internal Revenue Code should be followed and observed. This will allow the investors to gain more assets, have a large control over real estates and expand into other properties. The like-kind property is only recognized if the exchange is for the purpose of productive use like in the business or trade industry and investment. The like-kind property can consider these for investment: - Duplex - Commercial Property - Single Family Rental - Apartment - Raw Land 1. Understanding Exchange There are some points to understand regarding exchange. Here are some tips to guide you with the exchange process. It is important to know the basics of the process. A lot of people are confused about the exchange procedures. If you are new to it, perhaps you won’t understand it that well too. You can ask a professional about the terms and conditions that are unclear. Exchange process is not taken for granted because it has proper guidelines to follow. If you are not aware with the exchange process, you can read books or if you are that interested, you can attend seminars that focus on exchange. They should be able to show how to deal with an exchange. If you want to be an expert in exchange, you should know a lot of important information and instructions. Exchange procedures may get complicated but it is important to be familiarized with it. It is not that easy that even the well-experienced investors and professionals avoid the exchange process because of its complexity. Exchange is considered profitable because you if you are an investor, you can still recover the earnings you have lost. 2. Who performs the exchange process? - Real estate agents - Accountants - Attorneys - Escrow companies In the earlier years, real estate agents were the ones who specialize in the exchange process. They were the ones who handled exchange matters because they were able to master the important instructions and information of the process. 3. Faciliation Companies If you want to perform exchange, it’s not really necessary to know all the dos and don’ts. All you need to do is to call an exchange facilitator to advise you throughout the process. Most exchanges are handled by facilitation companies. They are in charge of resolving problems that may soon take place. Complete with the contacts of competent facilitation companies, you are sure to triumph the pursuit to financial independence. This will no longer be a problem. The exchange process is considered an exchange between two parties. Most of the exchanges are the considered to be delayed exchanges. In less than 45 days, they must then be able to identify the possible replacement property after the closure of the property. 4. Who Can Exchange? In order to qualify for an exchange, you are required to provide some important papers. The Exchanger should sign a written document that is mailed or sent to the person who is obliged and concerned in the exchange. This is very essential in order to successfully qualify for an exchange. All information of the replacement property should be ambiguously stated including the type of property in the personal property exchange. You must be prepared for your first exchange. You should be able to locate a good exchange facilitation firm with a nice background. You should choose agents who can do the process accordingly and not act as if they know the whole process perfectly. When it comes to pricing, the fees will vary on the services. The rate is from $500 to $1,200. Once you notice that your facilitator can handle the exchange process well, you can take his advice. You can ask for copies of your documents that will be useful as reference by your attorney. It is important to find a good facilitator because time is important and investigation will take a long process but can be cut short if it is handled properly. Take note of these reminders in order to successfully apply or understand the fundamentals and applications of exchange. For more great real estate related articles and resources check out http://www.1031exchangehq.com Filed under: Advice Comments: None |
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Posted on 12.14.05 by Admin @ 1:59 am
Buying FSBO real estate, or houses for sale by owner, has its own particular problems and opportunities. Dealing with an uninformed seller who thought he knew enough to handle everything by himself can be frustrating, but it can also be very profitable if you are prepared. First you need to understand the FSBO seller. People try to sell a house on their own for one primary reason: To save the sales commission. Unfortunately for them, they usually underestimate the cost and complexity of going it alone. They’ll often get frustrated and tired of the process, and be ready to drop the price and be done with it. If you help them solve their problems, your reward can be a good price on a good investment. Just keep the following in mind: 1. A seller isn’t an agent. You have to be more careful in what you say and ask. Avoid negative comments about the house. Like it or not, the truth is that it’s difficult to get a good deal if the seller doesn’t like you. 2. Sellers think they’re being smart. If you encourage that belief, they’ll be more open to your offer. If they have a good idea, tell them so. It’s not unethical to make people feel good about themselves when negotiating. 3. FSBO real estate has often been on the market a long time. Seller’s are usually tired of the process, and want it to be done. This means you’ll get a better price if you are willing to close quickly and easily. 4. Seller’s usually don’t have a plan. They don’t know where to close, where to buy a title policy, where to keep a good faith deposit, etc. Have simple solutions ready for all these problems. If you walk the seller through the process while letting him feel in control, you’ll both be happier. 5. Skip over problems and return later. After a seller has invested more time with you in a negotiation, he’ll be more inclined to give you what you want. 6. Sellers have often spent more than anticipated. Classified advertising and other costs have already eaten into their imagined extra FSBO profit. You may want to be generous in negotiating the many closing costs - as long as you get your price and/or terms. Real estate professionals will tell you that most houses “for sale by owner” net the seller less than those sold by an agent. By the time a seller realizes this, it’s often too late to recover his money and time spent. At this point, he usually just wants to get the thing sold as easily and quickly as possible. If you help sellers with that, you can get a good deal on FSBO real estate. About the Author Steve Gillman has invested in real estate for years. To learn more, get a free real estate investing course, and see a photo of a beautiful house he and his wife bought for $17,500, visit http://www.HousesUnderFiftyThousand.com Filed under: Advice Comments: 1 Comment |
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Posted on 12.06.05 by Admin @ 10:37 pm
The Real Estate Boom - How Long Will It Last? by Dylan Miles There is a lot of fear about the real estate industry. Media reports suggest that the real estate industry is a bubble that is about to burst. But how true is this? Below are two facts that suggest there is no real estate bubble. Fact No. 1 The real estate economy is local, not global Unlike the stock market, which is based on the national and world economy, the real estate market is very much a locally-based economy. What does this mean? This means that while the stock market is influenced by economic rise and fall of industry all over the nation, the real estate market is not. Real estate prices in California may not influence prices in New York, and that’s that. In real estate, a broad analysis of what is happening around the nation does not always reflect what is happening in your home town. When there’s a demand, there’s a supply As long as there’s a demand there’s a supply. Real estate is about real people who need homes, and people will always be buying homes, because people need to live somewhere. If you look to the future, you’ll see that there’s an ever increasing demand for real estate. Take, for example, the fact that millions of migrants are arriving in the United States each year. This movement translates into a need for real estate. Moreover, it’s also much easier to get a home loan these days, which means that people will be buying homes. People also get married much later, which means that they’ll probably be buying a home while still single. Home buying is a concrete need, unlike the stock market, which is less concrete. In the stock market, buying and selling happens at the snap of a finger. In real estate, economic activity is less volatile. The industry is inherently more stable. The real estate market will rise and fall, but in general real estate prices rise in the long term. So, if you are investing, simply hold onto your purchase for the long term, and you’ll see that this is no bursting bubble. Dylan Miles, journalist, and publisher, is the owner and co-editor of http://www.realestateboom.info on which you will find more a detailed version of this article. Filed under: Advice Comments: None |
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