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Last-minute strategies for year-end tax savings
December 18, 2009 – 2:15 PM | No Comment
Last-minute strategies for year-end tax savings

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Here is the latest tax scoop from my fantastic accountant, Pat Polo.  If you’re in need of a tax professional I highly recommend his services.

Shwiff, Levy & Polo, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Litigation Support Services
433 California …

The Reverse 1031 Exchange
October 30, 2009 – 2:15 PM | No Comment
The Reverse 1031 Exchange

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In a typical 1031 Exchange, a property is sold and then replacement property is acquired.  On occasion however, it may be advantageous to do the opposite; …

A few 1031 Exchange Scenarios
October 25, 2009 – 11:27 AM | No Comment
A few 1031 Exchange Scenarios

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The world of 1031 exchange is complicated.  That’s why I have Leonard Spoto of Asset Exchange Company as part of my team for my investor clients since there are so many different exchange scenarios.  A …

Cost Segregation: Accelerate Your Wealth Building
October 24, 2009 – 2:23 PM | No Comment
Cost Segregation: Accelerate Your Wealth Building

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Per Leonard,  a cost segregation study runs about $3,000.00-20,000.00+ and is a service that his company offers. For this study to be cost effective, he typically recommends that the property be 12 units or …

Year End 1031 Exchange Issues
October 23, 2009 – 9:07 AM | No Comment
Year End 1031 Exchange Issues

ShareTips from Leonard Spoto of Asset Exchange Company.  If you need a go to person to facilitate your exchange, Leonard is your guy!
Issue #1: Hidden Value in Failed Exchanges
Did you know that even if your …

What tax breaks are officially ending this year?
October 22, 2009 – 10:57 AM | No Comment

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Here’s the latest e-newsletter from my fantastic accountant.  I highly recommend Pat Polo who I’ve been working with for the last 10+ years.  Not the least expensive but you don’t want to …

Depreciation: One of Real Estate’s Most Powerful Weapons
September 7, 2009 – 9:51 AM | No Comment

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Of all the benefits of owning investment real estate, one of the least understood is the benefit of depreciation.
Depreciation is a method for matching the costs of acquiring …

Trading Up in Today’s Market
July 2, 2009 – 8:53 AM | No Comment

ShareI work with a diverse group of clients including investors looking to 1031 exchange into a different property.  Leonard Spoto of Asset Exchange Company is incredibly knowledgeable on the ins & outs of exchanges.  Here …

What’s Going on in the 1031 Exchange Industry?
June 2, 2009 – 9:03 AM | No Comment

ShareThe latest from Asset Exchange Company’s June Newsletter:
Clients have recently asked us what we are seeing in the market?  Is it still slow?  Have things been improving?  What  investors are exchanging? Some of our recent …

Owner Move in Eviction: Potential costs
May 8, 2009 – 9:11 AM | No Comment

ShareThere are several excellent lawyers who specialize in landlord tenant law including Robert Peterson (415-586-7460).
So, how much could an OMI run? Robert’s best/worst case scenario pertaining to expenses with OMI are as follows (per a …