How to Invest In Industrial Real Estate

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Investing In Industrial Properties
If you haven’t considered industrial properties as an investment vehicle, it may be time to take a look. Warehouse and distribution (W&D) properties are of interest because their standard layout suits a wide range of users, in contrast to specialized manufacturing facilities. Industrial properties look good for the following reasons...

Partners Making A Tax-Free Exchange Of Partnership Property
There are many limited partnerships that own rental property. Suppose a real estate limited partnership plans to sell rental property of the partnership to a third party and one or more of the partners wants to defer tax through a tax-free exchange (rather than receiving cash for their partnership interests). It is important that the proper procedure be followed so that an actual exchange takes place between the partners seeking a tax-free exchange and the third party. The partners desiring the exchange will have to follow these rules...

“Green” Buildings Bring Profits
Any savings in expenses that have already been budgeted can be turned into spendable income. One expense that can be controlled to some degree is the energy used for lighting and for air conditioning. The emphasis today is on “green” buildings. A truly green building must be built from the ground up. However, much can be done on an existing building...

Pre-Leasing To Secure Construction Financing
There are some indications that banks will be making some loans on real estate during this year. Even if they do, the borrower will have to have documentation on everything. Loan application must be perfect...

Reviewing Overdue Rents
A critical indicator of a management company’s success is their effectiveness in controlling overdue rents. A well-run property should not have chronically delinquent tenants. However, when delinquency does occur, immediate ac. or for those who have partially paid rents and other monies due. In addition, a delinquency report recording the motion must be taken. A list of all delinquent rents must be prepared showing all tenants who have not paid and date of all collection attempts should be prepared...