The benefits of tax law-coordinated design and construction

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An architect can enable a real estate investor to obtain a greater return on equity through designing architectural elements of the structure to depreciate over a specific period of time. This design technique enables the investor to take advantage of the class depreciation regulations specified in the US Code of Revenue Rulings, Title 26. The investor not only gets tax benefits but can also save on the cost of architectural elements and labor.

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A seven-step portfolio diversification strategy

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Diversification of real estate portfolios is important to reduce risk. This seven-step diversification model is for large institutional investors. It requires that objectives for the investment program be established. Funds should be placed in private and public markets as well as in debt and equity investments. Investment proportions and an investment structure should be established with its performance monitored and readjusted when needed.

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How low a cap rate is too low?

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A 9% capitalization rate is the least amount necessary for a long term real estate investment's success. Transaction costs are higher for real estate than they are for several other investments. A comparison is made of the returns of a particular set of real estate investments and a particular set of stock and bond investments.

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