Here are five breaks you’ll miss the most in the tax bill December 21, 2017 // Market Updates Market Updates // comis1 // Comments Off on Here are five breaks you’ll miss the most in the tax bill [embeddoc url=”http://www.commercialinvestmentstrategies.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/5-deductions-taxpayers-will-miss-the-most-in-the-tax-bill.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google”] Inherited Property–Sell Now or Later? December 15, 2016 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Inherited Property–Sell Now or Later? Have you inherited an apartment building recently? It may be better to sell it now rather than later because of your stepped-up basis. Check with your tax advisor to find out whether it’s best to… Continue… Christina Dwight closes another deal with the City October 27, 2016 // Market Updates Market Updates // Brent Eaton // Comments Off on Christina Dwight closes another deal with the City The city spent $6.9 million to buy a three-story, 24-unit walk-up apartment building on Beretania Street to be used for low-income and homeless housing. The purchase of the building at 1727 Beretania St. — makai… Continue… How to Handle Rents and Security Deposits in a 1031 Exchange October 13, 2016 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on How to Handle Rents and Security Deposits in a 1031 Exchange A common practice when closing the sale of an investment property is for the seller to give the buyer a credit for any security deposits held by the seller and any rent that is to… Continue… Are You Gonna Pay for That? April 15, 2016 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Are You Gonna Pay for That? I know, I know, it’s absolutely confusing. Why does property A have expenses totaling 8% of the gross while property B has 38%? Why isn’t this calculation standardized? Both are hollow-tile walk up buildings, both… Continue… Pricing It Right April 14, 2015 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Pricing It Right I was having breakfast with a colleague this morning, and I explained that a seller I was working with had been told that his asset was worth $1-$2 million dollars more than I had calculated…. Continue… Always A White Belt April 2, 2015 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Always A White Belt I recently joined Bigger Pockets, a real estate investing forum that specializes in discussing cash flow and is mostly geared to the investor. I’ve been looking for an audience to discuss my expertise with for… Continue… Win-Win: A 2015 Market Forecast February 23, 2015 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Win-Win: A 2015 Market Forecast It seems like the rush to apartment building investment may be slowing down–lenders are reporting that while lots of things are going into escrow, almost just as many are falling out. Have the returns (cap… Continue… Relating to Medical Marijuana: Your rights as a Landlord September 16, 2014 // Market Updates Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Relating to Medical Marijuana: Your rights as a Landlord On April 30, 2014, the Hawaii state legislature passed House bill 1503 relating to medical marijuana use in your apartment building by your tenants. Essentially, the new law allows the use of medical marijuana if… Continue… The Pet Deposit: How much more you can collect September 16, 2014 // Market Updates Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on The Pet Deposit: How much more you can collect Having a pet is a privilege many tenants would pay more to enjoy, but did you know that in addition to collecting a higher rental rate, Hawaii’s law now also allows you to collect a… Continue… Hawai`i’s New Rental Agreement and The Fine Print June 5, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Hawai`i’s New Rental Agreement and The Fine Print Our state recently adopted a new rental agreement, effective May 2013, which adheres more closely to the Federal Service Members Civil Relief Act and clarifies a bunch of other things. Previously, the Hawaii Association of… Continue… Hidden Boot: how to find it. April 2, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Hidden Boot: how to find it. http://firstexchange.com/content/exchange-expenses-how-find-hidden-boot-1031-exchange Thinking of Exchanging? February 21, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Thinking of Exchanging? The tax rates haven’t been raised…YET but here’s a handy calculator to figure out your net proceeds from a sale with the intent to exchange The Old Rules – Real State Investments February 7, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // buyers, houses, investments, loan, old rules // Comments Off on The Old Rules – Real State Investments I have a friend who is extremely fearful of purchasing a home, even though he’s gainfully well-employed. He keeps hearing from his friends and family about how they are underwater on their mortgages, how they… Continue… 2013 Forecast January 23, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on 2013 Forecast I just attended the CCIM/BOMA 2013 forecast for Hawaii, and I learned a lot about what to expect out of the next twelve months. 27% of all transactions in our state last year were multifamily…. Continue… Off Market Deals List January 16, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // 1031 exchange, deals, investment property, off-market deals hawaii, pocket listings, replacement property // Comments Off on Off Market Deals List Can’t find anything on the market that appeals to you? Contact me for more information about these deals and more! Looks like you can defer that 3.8% in your exchange. January 15, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // 1031 exchange, 3.8% tax, defer the 3.8%, exchange., Hawaii 1031 // Comments Off on Looks like you can defer that 3.8% in your exchange. Source : http://firstexchange.com/January2013Newsletter There has been some question as to whether taxpayers could use a §1031 exchange to defer the new 3.8% tax on investment income. The IRS has issued proposed regulations that answer the… Continue… REITS performing better = Replacement without management January 5, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // 1031 tax exchange, IRC 1031 exchange, REIT, replacement property // Comments Off on REITS performing better = Replacement without management REITS are performing better, which means you have another option for your exchange. Why Most My Listings are SOLD January 4, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Why Most My Listings are SOLD Most of my listings are off-market, meaning they are not advertised. The majority of the properties I sell are not on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Owners who publicly list their properties generally receive a… Continue… Thank you. January 2, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Thank you. It’s a new year, and I’d like to wish all you visitors and guests to my site a prosperous and enjoyable 2013. Thank you for your patronage, your business, and your thoughtful comments. Keep them… Continue… Lower Cap Rates for Multifamily December 12, 2012 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Lower Cap Rates for Multifamily THE CASE FOR LOWER MULTIFAMILY CAP RATES BY BY MARK SCOTT DECEMBER 8TH, 2012 Attend any number of multifamily conferences around the Tri-State region and cap rates are sure to be a topic of discussion…. Continue… Older Posts