Explanation of the agent’s commission: if an agent is involved in the buying process, an agent commission must be paid. This is one of the incidental costs of purchase that you need to add to the final price. The amount of the agent’s commission varies depending on the value of the property and the federal […]
Partial sale of a property – old building, attic or apartment with terrace and plot, many have a problem especially in old age, the apartment becomes “too big” and the money somehow “less and less”. For many, the partial sale of their condominium seems to make sense. A look at the advantages, disadvantages and costs […]
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General Partnerships for Real Estate – For the beginnings of a real estate business, a general partnership can have many advantages. From tax benefits, to an easy formation process, this type of business partnership is great for real estate investing. We give you a detailed overview, explaining how to form a general partnership, the benefits […]
REITS – Real Estate Investment Trusts are forms of real estate ownership which allow investors to invest in a large portfolio of real estate investments. There are advantages and disadvantages, as well as potential risks of investing in REITs. REITs are basically investing in real estate stocks. Taxation, how to form a REIT, ways to […]
C Corporation – Of the types of real estate entities, companies, and corporations, the C corporation is among the most popular for real estate investments and investors. It provides limited liability, and allows for many investors, unlike the S corporation. That means it is often explained as a more large-scale real estate investment business. We […]
Owning Multiple Real Estate Entities – Is it worth it to own multiple companies for real estate investments? No doubt. With multiple entities you are more likely to reducce liability, and redce the amount you pay on taxes by being able to choose freely from different types of companies. Whether you have multiple LLCs, an […]
S Corporation – For real estate, S corporations have gone slightly out of favour, but not for good reasons. Forming an S corporation to reduce liability and save taxes for real estate is still worth it. Many people would strongly profit from a s corporation for their real estate investments. We discuss here the forms […]
Limited Partnership Real Estate – With a limited partnership in real estate you can avoid personal liability. With a general partner who will usually take up most of the responsibilites and investors only contributing their capital, this is a very favoured form of real estate investment company. What is a RELP? How are limited partnerships […]
The formation of a GmbH (limited liability company) is a popular option for entrepreneurs who are active in the real estate sector or would like to enter this business field – also known as a real estate GmbH. Today we will take a closer look at the formation of a GmbH in connection with real […]
Today it flickered across the news tickers of the world. According to the New York Times, US President Trump pays only 750 euros in income tax. It gets even better, according to the New York Times Trump paid no income tax in 10 of 15 years from 2000 onwards. Are these questionable tax saving strategies […]
“Billion dollar gift for Döpfner – largely tax-free?” – this headline is not from me, but from the morning mail. Therefore immediately a new article on the topic tax optimization and the question: How does that work? Matthias Döpfner has actually turned the publishing house upside down as boss. While owner Friede Springer stands confidently […]
