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Why Investors Use Land Trusts

October 12, 2013 by Marco Santarelli

This article is Part 2 of a four-part series on Land Trusts.  You can find Part 1 here: Understanding Land Trusts

Investors, attorneys, or CPAs unfamiliar with the use of land trusts often ask me “why would someone consider using a land trust?” My general response is “why not.” When it comes to entity structuring many people prefer to being with the complex rather than the simple. The land trust, contrary to the multiple internet gurus or guest REIA speakers that sing the vestibule of virtues offered by this rudimentary of tools, is simply and nothing more than a title holding vehicle with some interesting attributes. From a legal standpoint, the land trust is a type of “grantor trust” (this is the phrase you should use in states that don’t formally recognize land trusts via statute).

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Filed Under: Asset Protection, Real Estate Investing, Taxes

Why You Should Be Investing Your Cash in Real Estate

October 9, 2013 by Marco Santarelli

Monopoly-ChanceAs entrepreneurs find success with their primary business ventures, many search for the right investments for their profits.

Of course, we can and should all start traditional tax preferred vehicles like an IRA and 401k. These are the bedrock of good ‘benefit' planning for ourselves and our employees. I'm also convinced more entrepreneurs should consider rental real estate as an important part of their portfolio.

I realize many business owners shrug off this concept after the recent downturn in real estate values, but let me list a few reasons that may change your mind:

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Filed Under: General Real Estate, Real Estate Investing, Taxes

Understanding Land Trusts (Part 1)

September 25, 2013 by Marco Santarelli

The land trust is one of the most talked about, but least understood, entity utilized by real estate investors. The reason for this is simple, most attorneys or CPAs have never come across the entity in their professional practice. How can this be?

You might be asking yourself: if the land trust is a legitimate entity used by real estate investors all over the country shouldn’t my local attorney know something about it.  Unfortunately the answer is no, they most likely wouldn’t have a clue and this is because only a handful of states actually recognize a land trust via statute.

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Filed Under: Asset Protection, Real Estate Investing, Taxes

What is the Ideal "Exit Strategy"?

August 6, 2013 by Marco Santarelli

What exactly is meant by the term “exit strategy?” Is it just cool venture capitalist jargon as they take their billion-dollar start-up profitably public? No, the phrase accurately describes the process of knowing when and how “to cash out” a real estate investment.

An exit strategy is the method by which an investor cashes out of an investment. There are five main strategies in physical real estate investment, all of which involve different exits or realizing a return.

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Filed Under: Real Estate Investing, Selling Real Estate, Taxes

Real Estate Investing with a Solo 401(k)

May 13, 2013 by Marco Santarelli

The self-directed Solo 401k retirement plan offers powerful advantages for real estate investing. The Individual k or Solo 401k is an IRS-qualified retirement plan that has been simplified for the self-employed and small business owner. The structure of the plan gives participants more options than a traditional 401k. The Solo 401k’s investment capability, direct access, loan feature, and tax benefits make it the perfect vehicle for investing in real estate.

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Filed Under: Real Estate Investing, Taxes Tagged With: Real Estate Investing, Retirement Accounts, Solo 401(k)

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