Archive for May, 2009

Segregate Costs for Better Cash Flow

Utilizing Cost Segregation to Enhance Investment Real Estate Cash Flow Everyone knows that a dollar today is more valuable than one received in ten years.  Tweed Financial Services, Inc. suggests that a Cost Segregation study, which reviews the depreciation schedules related to your real estate investments, may reduce your taxable profits and thereby enhance your after-tax [...]

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Multifamily Properties: Strategies for Increasing Profits

Everyone is well aware of the cyclical nature of commercial real estate, as well as the potential for significant profits to be gleaned by purchasing assets before they rise in price. In an article entitled “10 Strategies for Apartment Profits in 2009 and Beyond”, Patrick S. Simons offers specific suggestions on how to make money [...]

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Going Green: What is “LEEDs?”

“An Overview of LEED Compliance” Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to designate buildings which are notable for stewardship of our resources and for sensitivity to the structure’s impacts.  It is a voluntary program that measures how well a building or [...]

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Going Green: Commercial Property Owners Can Cut Expenses With New Solar Film

Coupled with the economic climate and its recent effects on Commercial Real Estate, “going green” is just one of the choices available in an effort to cut costs in building and maintaining office buildings, retail stores, manufacturing facilities and malls.  There can be significant savings in utility costs and there are many choices in the [...]

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Is a SBA 7(a) Loan Still a Wise Choice?

Last year’s commercial mortgage slowdown was reflected in the statistics for the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which reported a year-over-year decline in approved loans of 29%.  This surprisingly high reduction in loan volume was also noticeable in the 13% drop in the program’s combined loan value.  In the current economy, should you consider [...]

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