Month: January 2013

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. That’s mostly because there were two huge projects that changed hands. Usually it’s about 8-10% 83% of those transactions were…
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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.

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 question with a resounding “Yes”. The new tax is an additional 3.8% tax on “unearned income” which is generally defined…
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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

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 lot of interest from the public and field more offers in a shorter amount of time. They typically have better…
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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 coming, as the conversation about investment strategies in this fiscal-cliff-climate is certainly at the heart of the best strategies and…
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