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Seller Financing Strategies and 1031 Exchanges

In this real estate market where financing is sometimes not readily available, sellers who are motivated to sell may offer to finance a portion of the purchase price.  At the closing, the buyer deposits some cash and signs a seller carryback note for the balance.  If structured as an installment sale under IRC Section 453, the seller pays tax on any gain as the payments are received rather than paying tax on the gain in the year of sale for the entire purchase price.

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Commercial Real Estate Investing: Getting Started

Commercial Real Estate Investing Getting Started

What’s the big deal about investing in commercial real estate investing?

  1. The right commercial real estate investment could serve as the one asset that puts your portfolio over the top.
  2. There are several fundamental indicators to take into consideration when evaluating the viability of commercial real estate investments.
  3. Not unlike flips and wholesales, investors should consider commercial real estate as an important exit strategy.

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