Posted on August 27th, 2011 by Real Estate News
Guide to US Real Estate Investing

The AFIRE Guide to US Real Estate Investing is a 31 chapter primer on investing in real estate in the United States. Written by some of the leading practitioners in their field, it is not meant to be an exhaustive study of all the issues, rather it is intended to acquaint the reader with the major issues and to ensure the savvy foreign investor asks the right questions. Chapter titles include: Entering the US Market: Choosing a Strategy; Joint Ventures: Structures and Terms; Rules Applying to Real Estate Investment and Operations: The Basics of US Real Estate Law; Taxation of Foreign Investors in US Real Estate under FIRPTA; General US Income Tax Rules Affecting Foreign Equity and Debt Investment in Real Estate; Home-Country Tax Considerations for Foreign REIT Investors; Impact of State and Local Taxes on Foreign Investment in US Real Estate; Restructuring and Workouts of Real Estate Loans; Islamic Finance: Basic Principles and Structures.
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Posted on August 26th, 2011 by Real Estate News
J.K. Lasser’s Real Estate Investing

THE BEST WAY TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE
“An invaluable and easy-to-understand resource.”
–Virginia B. Gerhart, CFP, Gerhart Associates
The appeal of real estate investing comes from the fact that we cannot increase land supply, we can only develop what’s already there. With this in mind, J.K. Lasser’s Real Estate Investing has been written to provide anyone interested in this area with sound advice and up-to-date strategies that will aid them in their real estate investing ventures. This comprehensive guide explores the various ways you can buy, sell, and manage real estate as either a primary investment for profit and tax benefits, or as a method for diversifying your investments for the long term. Divided into two parts–how real estate investing works and managing your property–this valuable resource examines the basic requirements for real estate investing, the major benefits to look for, and the drawbacks you should be aware of. Before setting out upon investing in real estate, pick up J.K. Lasser’s Real Estate Investing and learn how to do it the right way.
Critical coverage will help you:
- Locate the most desirable properties
- Develop strategies to buy and sell rental property
- Properly finance the purchase of real estate
- Use the tax features of real estate investments to their fullest
- Manage the landlord-tenant relationship
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Posted on August 25th, 2011 by Real Estate News
Posted on August 25th, 2011 by Real Estate News
Posted on August 24th, 2011 by Real Estate News