Man receiving the keys to his real estate holding company.

Considerations for Starting a Real Estate Holding Company

Posted on May 20, 2020

For most real estate investors, or those considering investing in real estate, the question inevitably rises: should I hold the property myself or hold it in a real estate holding […]

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What is a Real Estate Closing?

Posted on March 19, 2020

A real estate closing is the final execution and exchange of documents to complete the buying and selling of real estate, whether commercial or residential. The real estate closing is […]

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What Is House Hacking?

Posted on March 12, 2020

Are you an aspiring real estate investor in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut? If so, you’ve probably come across the term “house hacking”, but may not understand what it is […]

Attorney discussing Rhode Island's landlord-tenant laws to client.

An Overview of Rhode Island’s Landlord-tenant Laws

Posted on February 26, 2020

Every landlord and tenant should have a basic understanding of their state’s laws governing the landlord-tenant relationship. In the case of Rhode Island, the residential landlord-tenant relationship is governed by […]

Real estate agent and couple looking over a triple net lease.

Understanding Single, Double, and Triple Net Leases

Posted on January 20, 2020

Many real estate investors begin in residential real estate but eventually move into commercial real estate as they become more comfortable. As a result, real estate investors are often familiar […]

What Determines Real Estate Yield?

Posted on November 12, 2019

In real estate, yield is calculated by dividing the annual cash flows received by the value of the asset: Yield: Annual Cash Flow Current Value of Asset […]

What Are the Tax Benefits of Real Estate Investing?

Posted on October 21, 2019

Real estate is an extremely popular asset class among the wealthy. In addition to stocks and bonds, wealthy investors often have significant direct real estate investments within their portfolios, whether […]

What Are Opportunity Zones?

Posted on September 17, 2019

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 significantly altered the U.S. Tax Code through changes to capital gains treatments, personal deductions, and a series of other revisions. For real […]

What Is the 1031 Exchange?

Posted on July 17, 2019

Perhaps you’ve heard of the 1031 Exchange. Perhaps you haven’t. Regardless, you are likely unfamiliar with what a 1031 Exchange actually does and how it works. The 1031 Exchange is […]

What are the Key Legal Differences in a Commercial Lease Versus a Residenial Lease?

Posted on June 14, 2019

There are a number of differences between commercial and residential leases. The most significant is the “use” provision. The premises leased under a commercial lease may be used for a […]