As provided by Leonard Spoto of Asset Exchange Company :
Many of our 1031 Exchange clients hold title to their investment property in a Trust.  To understand why, it may make sense to review the basic …

Below are the interest rates up to 2/29/11 for security deposits as per the S.F. Rent Board.
New Interest Rate for Deposits

Pursuant to Chapter 49 of the San Francisco Administrative Code

3/1/10 – 2/28/11 0.9%

3/1/09 …

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.

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This is best left for the exchange pro to explain:
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; …

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 …

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 …

Tips 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 …

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 …

The latest from Leonard Spoto of Asset Exchange:
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 …

I 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 …

The 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 …

There 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 …