1031: 1031 and Conservation Easements - 08/29/08 03:00 PM
One of the experts to whom we refer our 1031 Like-Kind Exchangeclients has written a fabulously interesting post. He makes a great point here in terms of conservation easements and the 1031 possibility!
He writes, " The exchange would enable them to sell the easement, defer their income tax and … (6 comments)
1031: The Cutting Edge of GREEN : Trends & Amazing ECO-News Series - 04/23/08 09:40 AM
Many times, early in the morning, I like to go for a quick run around the World Wide Web. It's good to get perspective on trends and attitudes. It seems that each time I do this from my elegant cabin in the mountains right here in Asheville, I am amazed at the wealth … (7 comments)
1031: 1031 Lunch and Learn with Asheville's Eco-friendly AR Members - 02/26/08 05:38 PM
UPDATE: October, 2008
With an economic situation with particular challenges at hand, I'm asking 1031 Like-Kind Exchange Guru, Matt Linville to weigh in on this again. And in the meantime, here's an Asheville 1031 review...
Recently, I happened on an article about Lunch and Learn, a program designed to expand training and development for staffers. … (18 comments)
1031: My 2 Favorite 1031 Like Kind Exchange Scenarios - 11/24/07 09:17 AM
First of All. . .1031 Exchanges (or 1031 Like Kind Exchanges): What Are They? Most of you probably already know but just in case...here's a quick review. . .A 1031 Like Kind Exchangeis a transaction that "involves property held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment (except inventory … (23 comments)
1031: THE GOOD GREEN INVESTMENT MUSE: A Little Software and A Lot Something Else. - 11/09/07 03:04 PM
Our real estate practice focuses on sustainable innovation. With this in mind, the idea of software in my tool box that can help put a property in context appeals to me. For testing and identifying dollar risks, looking at income (before and after taxes) and comparing one property to others, … (8 comments)
1031: Anatomy of a Land Sale ~ 27+ AC Mountain Retreat (Part I) The CHECKLIST - 07/17/07 12:26 AM
update: if you like this post, please subscribe to my blog! Thankyou! Dawn's a good time to scope out property, especially a land sale a short drive from Asheville, N.C, - one of interesting proportions - 27+ irregular acres. So today , as I rolled down a highway where pale-blue mountains fringed … (33 comments)
1031: taking stock: The Cool Cat's 1031 “Compass” for REALTORS® & Investors - 07/14/07 12:16 AM
Some cool 1031 cats right here in the Asheville, NC real estate investment market can see what's in the picture right away. Others need to take some time to "take stock" of the whole scene. Today I am writing about 1031-savvy "cats' . . .real estate professionals and investors who … (10 comments)
1031: SMART MOVES - 06/26/07 01:18 AM
update: if you like this post, please subscribe to my blog! Thankyou! In real property investing as in nature, the shades of green-to-blue are many. Arrays of choices on the colorful Investment Spectrum could work (or not work) to your benefit. For the 1031 investor, land investor, second or first home … (35 comments)
1031: OFFER ACCEPTED. IS IT—REALLY ??? Part III (Anatomy Series -The Waterfall) - 06/17/07 02:58 PM
UPDATED (see updates 1,2,3, 4,.5 (6/26) and now 6 as of July 6th below) Background: Anatomy of Offer to Purchase and Contractin Chasing Waterfalls Part I and Part II we told how our client, JT,had his finances in order (pre-qualified for a CASH land purchase) ...about 40 acres with a waterfall --most acreage to … (55 comments)
1031: Anatomy of a Land Sale. Chasing Waterfalls. Part II - 06/16/07 02:25 AM
update: if you like this post, please subscribe to my blog! Thankyou! UPDATE: Part III is now up... In Part I of this unfolding land sale transaction, our client, JT told me that when he first became interested in 1031 Exchanges in conjunction with conservation development, he considered himself lucky to bump into … (43 comments)
1031: Down Home Talk on the Steps in the 1031 Like Kind Exchange Process - 02/15/07 11:01 PM
Last week I was reviewing handwritten notes on "Steps in the 1031 Like Kind Exchange Process" and requests from our clients. 1031 rules change, so this is It's something I do every year. I noticed that a number of our clients had requested a " down home explanation" some good old-fashioned plain talk on … (7 comments)
1031: Anatomy of a Land Transaction : Land Trusts - 02/14/07 08:02 PM
So...I chose at this point in my career to work with individuals and groups to identify and put into permanent protection significant open space in the greater Asheville area of Western North Carolina. I want to leave this planet knowing that in some small way I planted beauty for my great-grandchildren … (9 comments)
1031: "Read My LIST" - 02/04/07 06:37 PM
They've been arriving in droves. 1031 investment and second/vacation home buyers with stringent buying guidelines. They will settle for nothing less than the uncommon "find". So we have been taking a very close look to see how we can meet the challenge found on their lists. Think connecting clients in a "we want to be … (6 comments)
1031: Trend in 1031s, Socially Responsible (SRI) Investment and Real Estate Investment Trusts(REITs) - 01/13/07 11:03 AM
Recently Bill Westel commented on my blog on indicators pointing to Green homes being the standard by 2010 that "if one were smart finding the stocks of companies that build green home products probably would be a good investment!" Folks, if you are interested in trends in the real estate market, Bill's remark … (11 comments)
1031: 1031s in the Mountains for 2007 - 01/04/07 10:49 AM
"Baby boomers" who, like their grandkids, are all bundled up for cold weather up north, are seeking the warmer climes and investment potential in the Greater Asheville Area. They tell me they are ready to let their wealth "flower" in years to come. Interestingly, the demand for 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges has … (12 comments)
1031: Anatomy of Rural Land Sale. A Good-Natured Look at a Real Challenge. Part 2 - 12/22/06 01:04 PM
On November 14th I wrote about an exciting scenario: RURAL LAND SALE Cash Deal with Contingencies. 35+ AC in beautiful (see photo) Madison County, North Carolina, about 30 minutes north of Asheville , NC. I expressed concern that the parties to the transaction wanted/neededto close in 60 days, max. and that due diligence … (13 comments)
1031: ECO investing is an art form...part magic, part rolling out the red carpet, and part intuition. - 11/22/06 07:26 AM
Et Voila! The Eco-Wise Investing Plan! ECO investing is an art form...part magic, part rolling out the red carpet, and part intuition. As a wise person once said, " It might look easy, but it takes lots of planning and artistic vision to lay out that red carpet." So what special understanding is required? What … (5 comments)
1031: Anatomy of A Rural Acreage Sale. A Good-Natured Look at a Real Challenge. - 11/14/06 10:16 PM
Scenario: Cash Deal with Contingencies. 35+ AC in beautiful Madison County, North Carolina. Parties to the transaction want/need to close in 60 days, max. Due diligence to remove contingencies on acreage likely to take up to and beyond 120 days. Challenge: Close in 60 Days When it Takes 120 Days to … (13 comments)
1031: On Wells and Finding a Lost Well- Without Falling In! - 11/04/06 09:53 PM
We were out on 35 acres today, looking for a well. This is beautiful acreage, perfect for an equestrian retreat. It is level at the bottom, then rises gently thorugh a series of hills to the viewpoint high up the mountainside. But where was the well? We had hints from the … (5 comments)
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One of the experts to whom we refer our 1031 Like-Kind Exchangeclients has written a fabulously interesting post. He makes a great point here in terms of conservation easements and the 1031 possibility!
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