How does a 1031 DST Exchange work? One of the key benefits of a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is the flexibility it gives commercial real estate investors who are racing against the clock to complete a 1031 exchange before they hit the deadlines for identifying and...
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How Bridge Loans Span the Financing Gap
During the last few years, as competition has risen for prime commercial real estate, a number of investors have turned to distressed properties as an alternative. Their goal is to buy the property, renovate or reposition it, and stabilize and improve its financial...
DST 1031s: An Investment Structure that Can Defer Taxes and Property Management Headaches
A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is an investment structure used by investors to take advantage of the benefits of a 1031 or “like-kind” exchange and allow them to buy a fractional interest in commercial real estate without the burdens associated with maintaining and...
Understanding Real Estate Finance: Digging the Dirt on Ground Leases
For many commercial real estate developers, the cost of acquiring land and then building out a project can be prohibitively expensive—particularly in high-priced urban markets and at a time when corporate tenants may be scaling back on space in the wake of COVID-19. ...
How Lenders May Tighten Terms for CMBS Borrowers
The next several months may be turbulent ones for landlords whose real estate financing hinges on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). COVID-19’s economic impact is continuing to play out across real estate sectors. According to data from Trepp, which tracks...
Real Estate Forbearance Programs Extended for Landlords with Federally Backed Loans
In response to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, announced in March that it would give borrowers the opportunity to pause or reduce payments on multifamily loans financed by...