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How to Start (or Buy) an Auto Repair Shop
Whether you’re a technician ready to go out on your own or an investor looking to buy an existing operation,…
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Can You Do a 1031 Exchange Into a REIT?
Short answer: generally, no. A standard 1031 exchange requires you to acquire “like-kind” real property, and shares of a publicly…
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What Is a Delaware Statutory Trust? 1031 Exchange Basics
A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a legal entity, formed under Delaware trust law, that allows multiple investors to hold…
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Self-Directed IRA 101: What It Is and How to Set One Up
A self-directed IRA (SDIRA) is a type of individual retirement account that lets you invest in a much broader range…
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How to Calculate Cap Rate: Formula, Examples & Common Mistakes
Cap rate (capitalization rate) is the single most-used shorthand metric in commercial real estate for comparing the relative return of…
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What Is a 1031 Exchange? The Complete Guide
A 1031 exchange — named for Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code — lets an investor sell business or…
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CAM Charges in Commercial Leases Explained
CAM — common area maintenance — is one of the most misunderstood line items in a commercial lease, for tenants…
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How Cost Segregation for Commercial Real Estate Works
Most commercial property owners depreciate their building on a straight-line schedule — 39 years for commercial property, 27.5 for residential…
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How to Value a Mechanic Shop for Sale
If you’re thinking about selling a mechanic shop or auto repair facility, the first question is almost always the same:…
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Atlanta Commercial Real Estate Market Report Q1 2026
A quarterly look at where Atlanta’s commercial real estate fundamentals stand, focused on the retail and industrial sectors most relevant…
