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When you start your business, you know it's not time to buy a property. This is a start-up. It's not a proven business model. You hope it lasts for decades or even generations, but you don't yet know how successful you'll be. You opt to rent a commercial space to get...
You've found a home that you absolutely adore and you've made an offer that you think is more than fair -- and then you're suddenly asked to plunk down a sizeable chunk of change as something called "earnest money" as soon as your bid is accepted.Don't panic. This...
You finally found the house of your dreams here in Florida. You are no doubt eager to start making memories at your new place, but waiting is usually part of most real estate transactions. The seller usually has a few weeks or even a couple of months before they need...
No matter what you personally feel about marijuana legalization for medicinal or recreational use, there's no question that opinions in this country have undergone a remarkable shift where cannabis is concerned. You could find yourself wondering if "cannabis real...
When buying real estate, regardless of the type or price, you'll soon find yourself drowning in a mound of paperwork. While it's tempting to sign everything and hope for the best, doing so puts you at risk of making a mistake.It's critical to review the finer details...
When negotiating a commercial real estate lease, you may feel overwhelmed by all of the different terms and options that you have. Commercial real estate leases can vary extremely widely in terms of what they offer. For example, a commercial real estate lease for an...
Like-kind exchanges, otherwise known as 1031 exchanges, are a great way for property investors to defer capital gains taxes. By engaging in a like-kind exchange, you will need to show that the profit you made from the selling of a property will be directly invested...
A woman bought the ideal home in Florida in 2015 but had no idea of the little secret it held: It was prone to flood damage.And under state law, that was perfectly legal.The sellers and her real-estate agent made no mention that the street had a history of floodwaters...
If you have recently invested in commercial real estate, you will need to prepare a lease before you can gain rental income from tenants. Doing so effectively is a crucial part of the process. You will need to make sure that you protect your interests while ensuring...
Businesses and entrepreneurs alike often see the potential benefits of investing in rental real estate. Doing so can create rental revenue in the short term, and this can help to cover mortgage costs or even provide a steady flow of income. In the long term, there is...