While condos and homeowners’ associations (“HOA”) are quite common, co-operatives are less common and often misunderstood. Many readers may be asking themselves how these three are different. While all three […]
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How to Work with Zoning Laws in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut
In real estate, zoning laws are arguably the most important consideration for any owner seeking to alter or redevelop their property, or any would-be buyer. Want to construct a warehouse […]
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Understanding the Difference Between a Share Sale and an Asset Sale
There is more than one way to buy or sell a business or transact in real estate. When transacting, there are two options: share sales and asset sales. An experienced […]
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Considerations for Starting a Real Estate Holding Company
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?
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?
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 […]
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An Overview of Rhode Island’s Landlord-tenant Laws
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 […]
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Understanding Single, Double, and Triple Net Leases
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 […]
Continue reading…What Determines Real Estate Yield?
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 […]
Continue reading…What Are the Tax Benefits of Real Estate Investing?
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 […]
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