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Capital Gains Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors in Washington State

Capital Gains Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors in Washington State

Real estate investing in Washington State presents unique opportunities and challenges, especially when it comes to understanding and managing capital gains tax. This in-depth article will explore the key aspects of capital gains tax strategies in Washington State, offering insights for real estate investors to optimize their tax positions.

The Great Reset in Real Estate: An Era of New Norms

The Great Reset in Real Estate: An Era of New Norms

The year 2023 marked the beginning of what industry leaders are calling "The Great Reset" in the real estate sector. This transformation is not just a reaction to the pandemic's upheaval but a series of calculated responses to the evolving economic, social, and environmental demands of the 21st century. As we look forward to 2024 and beyond, it's clear that the real estate industry is setting new benchmarks and that past trends can no longer predict future market behavior.

Why Soft Money Fails in Hard Times

Why Soft Money Fails in Hard Times

Hard money is reliable in unpredictable markets and periods of relative economic instability. Unlike soft money lenders, hard money lenders are backed by private capital, which means they don’t rely on selling notes for generating revenue. Consequently institutional buyers, whether they’re trying to buy notes or not, do not change the nature of hard money loans.

What Are Hard Money Loans?

What Are Hard Money Loans?

Since 2008, conversations and questions about the pros and cons of hard money loans have taken over the real estate investment world. Some private investors are still confused about the nature of these loans, while others have jumped on the bandwagon and partner with hard money lenders to fund every project.

The truth is hard money loans are relatively simple investment tools with quite a few benefits that often go overlooked. Here are the facts:

How Hard Money Lenders Evaluate Deals

How Hard Money Lenders Evaluate Deals

Many lenders, Intrust Funding included, refuse to finance investment properties that they do not believe will be successful. In the instance that an investor is rejected because of the property, it is a good idea for the investor to either request a second opinion or not purchase the property at all. While it may seem preferable to get a second opinion, the lenders that advise against purchasing a property are working in your best interest and are not interested in attaining your collateral, but rather in funding a successful deal.

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BRRRR
Passive Income Investing
AirBnb
Buy & Hold
1031 Exchange
Reverse 1031 Exchange
Commercial Real Estate
DSCR Loan