Combat Fear With Financial PlanningEstate PlanningFear without direction is a scary thing. We’ve all had our lives upended in the past month, both personally and professionally, in the face of the global Coronavirus pandemic and it’s left many of us feeling a lot of fear about the future. What we’re missing is a...
Are Real Estate Contracts Binding in the Era of Coronavirus?Real EstateIt’s been a few onths since a worldwide pandemic took hold of this country, leaving a multitude of questions and complicated legal situations in its wake. Whether you are a real estate investor, a home seller, a Realtor, a landlord, a property manager, or a tenant,...
Which Housing Markets Are Most Vulnerable To Coronavirus Impact?Real EstateA recent analysis of housing markets all over the country has shown that more than half of the 50 housing markets most vulnerable to collapse due to the coronavirus pandemic are centered in the Northeast and Florida. The largest northeastern cluster is in New Jersey...
How A Delaware Statutory Trust Attorney Can Help Your Investing StrategyDelaware Statutory TrustsDelaware has long been known as the preferred jurisdiction for corporations. Did you know the “First State” is also recognized as a leader in the area of statutory trusts? In 1988 Delaware adopted the Delaware Business Trust Act, which became the Delaware Statutory...
Delaware Statutory Trust Investments: A Wise Choice Even If You Don’t Live In DelawareDelaware Statutory TrustsFirst thing to know: A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) can be used anywhere in the U.S. (not just in the state of Delaware). A DST is a legally-recognized trust in which property is held, managed, and invested. DSTs allow investors to pool together their 1031 exchange...
What Is A DST 1031 Property And Why Should I Care?Delaware Statutory TrustsAs we’ve seen, a Delaware Statutory Trust is an entity used to hold title to investment real estate. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) can also hold title to real estate; however, a DST 1031 Property will qualify as “like kind” exchange replacement property for a 1031...
Fraud: Examples And Warning Signs For Smart InvestorsAsset ProtectionFraud plays a major role in real estate lawsuits, but most of the time the issues aren’t intentional. Most people are sued for miscommunication and accidents, rarely over intentional negligence and purposeful fraud. It’s important to realize that everything that is...
Real Estate Insurance: What Investors Need To KnowAsset ProtectionAs real estate investors ourselves, we like insurance. We use it for our personal investments and frequently advise our clients to do the same. An insurance policy can help you limit your liability, and it’s always a good idea to get an agent to explain your best...
Liability: Legal Definition and Real-World Examples for InvestorsAsset ProtectionSome of the basic questions we get about liability include: What exactly is liability? Why does it matter for a real estate investor? What kinds of situations can make a person liable? Can you argue and win against these charges? Are there ways to avoid liability?...