S.E.C. Real Estate Observer

Recently, in a local newspaper, there was a story about a convenience store owner who suffered a fire that nearly destroyed the entire store. Prior to the loss, the store owner was lucky enough to convince a bank to lend him some money for operating capital…

Limited Liability Companies (“LLCs”) are all the rave today for acquiring, holding and managing real estate. They are easy to form, easy to administer, and easy to deal with for income tax purposes. This is especially true if the LLC is a Single Member Limited Liability Company (“SMLLC”) since a SMLLC is not only a “pass-thru entity” but also a “disregarded entity”…

Like any other business, the bottom line is unquestionably important to property owners…

In response to requests following my presentation, “Responding to Catastrophic Loss,” I have prepared a list of the emergency steps that the property owner should take immediately after the property sustains a disaster.

Real Estate Investment Trusts, usually referred to as REITs, are very similar in concept to a mutual fund that invests in real estate and real estate related assets.

In the unfortunate event of a property loss, you may learn a lesson about coinsurance.