Real estate rental scams are on the rise, but scam listings frequently can be identified if prospective tenants conduct basic due diligence.
Read MoreHUD recently charged a Kansas landlord with discrimination for requiring unnecessary documentation of a prospective tenant's need for an assistance animal. Learn what HUD claims the Kansas landlord did wrong and how what housing providers may (and may not) require from tenants requesting accommodations for an assistance animal.
Read MoreThe EEOC has updated its guidance to explain when employers may screen an employee for COVID-19 before entering the workplace or returning to work after being infected with COVID-19.
Read MoreInterest rate increases and inflation don't tell the entire story about the current real estate market. Read this article to learn what else is driving the current market.
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Read MoreThe Inflation Reducton Act recently passed by the Senate included a last-minute chanage retaining the current tax treatment of carried interests.
Read MoreBorrowers should conduct due diligence on their mortgage broker and lender and ensure their loan terms are in market range before proceeding with a refinance.
Read MoreProposed legislation would increase the hold period for long-term capital gains treatment on carried interests to five years. This change would create a conflict of interest for real estate fund managers by widening the disparity between fund managers and investors.
Read MoreNeither equity multiple nor IRR provides a complete view of an investment. However, since those metrics often are presented side-by-side, investors should understand each metric and its strengths and weaknesses.
Read MoreDespite negative press, most special purpose entities have legitimate business purposes. Read why mortgage lenders, joint venture partners, and private equity investors require that real estate investments be held in special purpose entities.
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