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Tenant in Common Ownership: The Quickest Way to Get Into Commercial Real Estate
Are you an agent with clients looking to get started in commercial real estate? Or are you an investor looking to take the first step toward owning a commercial property? Both beginners and seasoned professionals should know about the power of tenant in common...
4 Things to Know Before Doing a 1031 Exchange
For investors who are interested in beginning a 1031 exchange, the process can seem overwhelming with many moving parts. Where does one begin? Brandon Burns, President of Investors 1031 Exchange was featured on our most webinar where he laid out four key concepts that...
When Interest Rates and Returns Don’t Add Up
The Federal Reserve engineered a recovery from the 2008 financial crisis by creating the cheapest credit environment that the world has ever seen. The ultimate positive leverage scenario was created for anyone acquiring assets by dropping the overnight federal funds...
Tips for Navigating the 45-Day Identification Period During the Holidays
THE 45-DAY IDENTIFICATION WINDOW When starting the 1031 exchange process, it's critical for exchangors to know all of the factors that can influence the process. This includes the 45-day identification window. The identification process stipulated in the Internal...
Boot – The Power of “Leftovers” in Your Next Exchange
In my family, Thanksgiving dinner is one of the most anticipated holiday dinners of the year. The family, the football, and especially the food cannot be matched! However, the next greatest thing to come out of Thanksgiving dinner is the LEFTOVERS! You have not lived...
What is a TIC?
Sometimes, like in a personal residence, legal ownership is better as Joint Tenants. This requires both parties to sign certain documents, like when to sell, and when decisions are needed for the property. Another legal way to own real estate with others is in the...
3 Benefits of Debt-Free Investing: Your Retirement will Thank You
Real Estate Retirement Plan When the time comes to create and execute on a retirement plan, many may look to their parents as a model of retirement investing and wonder how they could ever follow in their footsteps. However, the way our parents did things may not...
Using Tenant in Common Ownership to Take the First Steps into Real Estate
How to Get Started in Real Estate Andrew Carnegie, the 19th-century industrialist and one of the wealthiest people in the history of America once said, “Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate. More money has been made in real estate...
Real Estate Diversification through Fractional Ownership
Securities lend themselves easily to diversification. However, hard assets provide more challenges when it comes to diversification. Real estate investments require a lot more capital–particularly commercial real estate assets. That is, however, unless you consider...
A Vacation from Your Vacation Rental: Should I Sell My Rental Property?
Should I Sell My Rental Property? Owning a rental property–be it a duplex, vacation rental, etc.–has a lot of promise; passive income, diversified investments, and security of your property can definitely have its appeal. However, there may come a time during your...
The Ultimate Hedge Against Inflation
Inflation in the Nation It seems that inflation is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. A quick LinkedIn search of this buzzword will bring to your attention enough content to keep you scrolling for days with branches of the rabbit hole opening up with each new topic:...
How Many Properties Can You Identify in a 1031 Exchange?
How Many Properties Can You Identify in a 1031 Exchange? We are often asked by those involved in finding a replacement property for a 1031 exchange, “How many properties can you identify in a 1031 exchange?” The answer is easy - as many as you want! However, it should...
A Beginner’s Guide to 1031 Exchanges and their Benefits
What is a 1031 Exchange? A 1031 exchange is a tax-deferred exchange of property held for business or investment purposes. The term 1031 exchange comes from Section 1031 of the IRS code which allows a taxpayer to defer the capital gains taxes on the sale of their...
Dollar Stores a Rising Star Among Commercial RE Investments
In every town, city, and metropolis in America, you will find a national chain discount retail store. The “dollar store” sector is expanding, profitable and competitive. These establishments bring value to their customers in various ways. They are renowned for...
2 Reasons Why We Love Early Childhood Education Properties
From medical centers and chain soda shops to convenience stores and early childhood education centers, there is a great deal of variety in the types of properties in the Millcreek Commercial portfolio. The diversity may seem broad, however, Millcreek Commercial puts...
Sharing with You Our Why
Knowing Your Why There is something powerful in knowing and understanding why we do the things we do. On my high school basketball team, I knew my role – play tenacious defense and hustle after every loose ball. I wholeheartedly embraced that role! It gave me an...
Real Estate Agents Value-Add with 1031 Exchanges
Real Estate Agents Value-Add with 1031 Exchanges Did you know that there are over 1.46 million real estate agents in the US? Among the sea of potential agents, it can be challenging to find ways to stand out. Client satisfaction is one of the main ways real estate...
4 Reasons to Consider Tenant in Common (TIC) Ownership for Your First CRE Investment
So you're wanting to jump into the commercial real estate world with your first investment–where should you start? Here are four simple reasons why first-time investors should consider tenant in common (TIC) ownership for their commercial real estate investment....
Millcreek Commercial Ventures into New Terrain with Multi-Family Investment Opportunities
Millcreek Commercial has an exciting new venture that we are pleased to announce. Recently, we have acquired a new development that expands our expertise into the realm of multi-family properties and gives our investors an amazing opportunity to diversify their...
Investing Isn’t Scary | 3 Fear-free Solutions for Commercial Real Estate Investors
"The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." --Nelson Mandela Investing Isn't Scary | 3 Fear-free Solutions for Commercial Real Estate Investors The fall season and its festivities puts emphasis on all things spooky and even...
The 5 Benefits of a TIC Agreement
A TIC (tenancy in common) agreement is a lease agreement where two or more co-owners have an ownership share of a particular property. When owning real estate through TICs, the ownership does not need to be split evenly. One investor could own 40%, another 5%, 15%,...
10 Steps to Co-own Commercial Real Estate
The process to co-own commercial real estate can be broken down into 10 simple steps: Step 1: Realize that your time should be spent doing what you love We too often lose the forest for the trees as we attack the goal of financial freedom. Consider asking yourself...
How to Use 1031 Exchange to Accumulate Wealth
Real Estate and 1031 Exchanges Andrew Carnegie once said, “ninety percent of all millionaires became so through real estate.” To this day, Mr. Carnegie’s words ring true, with real estate investing contributing to the financial success of many people around the world....
The 4 Types of Net Leases
Net leases are a crucial part of any real estate investment. If you have worked with Millcreek Commercial before or have done research on commercial real estate investments, then you have most likely heard the term “triple net lease”. We pride ourselves on having...
10 Commercial Real Estate Terms You Should Know
Entering the world of commercial real estate can be overwhelming, especially if you aren’t familiar with the terminology. It is just as complex as it is intriguing. We have gathered ten of the most important commercial real estate terms to help you grasp the basics of...
Starting Your Investment Portfolio | 3 Ways that Millcreek Commercial Breaks Down Barriers
A well-known proverb says, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Likewise, the journey of starting an investment portfolio begins the same way–a pivotal point in that journey being the first step. There are many who desire to accumulate the...
3 Reasons Why You Should Use Your SDIRA to Invest in Commercial Real Estate
An SDIRA (self-directed individual retirement account) is a type of traditional or Roth IRA account that allows you to invest in different types of assets—like real estate, gold, or LLC membership interests, for example. If you are looking for a retirement fund that...
4 Benefits of Fractional Ownership
Between May and July, there are six celebratory dates when I need to buy a gift for either my parents or in-laws: four birthdays, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. Between these summer months, I would find myself almost in a Christmas-shopping-like state trying to find...
The Biden Tax Plan: 5 Ways that the Proposed Changes Will Affect Real Estate
Our President and CEO, Kevin Long, recently gave a presentation on the Biden administration’s American Families Plan (also referred to as the Biden Tax Plan) and how eliminating 1031 exchanges will do more damage than good. “The most significant change to our...
The Commercial Real Estate Money Tree
Planting Your Own "Money Tree" Owning real estate can be wildly exciting. The idea of buying something that prints money and increases in value at the same time is nearly unimaginable. Kids in grade school talk about how nice it would be to grow a money tree. Having...
5 Things to Remember When Selling An Investment Property
“Commercial real estate takes a while to move.” Seasoned and newly initiated investors alike have heard this statement over and over like a mantra; commercial investment takes patience and countless hours of review before things start to roll. Of course, there’s...
How a 1031 Exchange Can Lead You to Home Ownership
A few weeks ago, I received a call that had a serious impact on me. The caller, whom we will name Becky, found our website and decided to contact us. She had a lot of questions—she wanted to know about 1031 exchanges, timelines, and processes. I quickly realized that...
Lobbying for 1031: 4 Ways that 1031 Exchanges Impact Our Economy
On a recent episode of the Commercial Connection Podcast, our host, Spencer Taylor, and Dave Brown, CEO of IPE 1031 and Co-Chair of the Government Affairs Committee of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators, discussed the enormous impact that 1031 exchanges are...
2 Tax Advantages to Consider with Your Next CRE Investment
1. Write Off Real Estate to Decrease Taxes DEPRECIATION. This word carries such a negative connotation, but in tax code, it is a gift afforded to owners of investment real estate. The IRS allows real estate investors to depreciate (write off) a portion of the value of...
3 Questions Every Realtor Should Be Asking Their Landlord Clients
3 Questions Every Realtor Should be Asking Their Landlord Clients Prospecting should be a big part of your daily real estate life. New clients will bring new life to your pipeline. And with new opportunities, great customer service, and a little bit of luck, more...
One Simple Way to Diversify Your Investment Portfolio
Diversify: Find More Stable and Secure Investments with Commercial Properties Diversification is defined as the act of spreading investment dollars across a range of assets to reduce investment risk. A diversified portfolio helps balance volatility since no one asset...
Five Unintended Consequences of Limiting Section 1031 Exchanges
Five Unintended Consequences of Limiting Section 1031 Exchanges When 1031 exchange code is referred to as “a tax loophole for the uber-wealthy” or is described as impacting “real estate moguls” it seems logical to assume that if $1.4 billion of federal taxes are...
3 Reasons Due Diligence Makes a Difference
When it comes to selecting a property, Millcreek Commercial does so with the utmost attention to detail. Each property is passed through a rigorous screening and due diligence process to ensure that it upholds our model of being recession resilient, and able to...
2 Ways to Begin a Leisurely Lifestyle through Commercial Real Estate
Andrew Carnegie put it best when he said, “90% of all millionaires became so through real estate.” To this day, an investment in commercial real estate remains a successful path toward a leisurely lifestyle. Here are two ways commercial real estate can help you...
2 Ways Commercial Real Estate Makes Money For You
Low Risk, Stable Return Commercial real estate is a particularly attractive option due to its ability to deliver a stable rate of return over long periods of time, with a relatively low-risk factor. The National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF)...
Looking for Consistency and Stability with Predictable Cash Flows? Invest in Commercial Real Estate
When it comes to the benefits of an investment in commercial real estate, one remarkable bonus is the guarantee of the generation of a predictable cash flow. Developing Steady, Consistent, and Predictable Cash Flows Quality commercial real estate investments typically...
Easy Money: Earning Passive Income Through Commercial Real Estate
Passive Income, the Best "Hourly Wage" Time is our most valuable commodity. Unlike money—which can be earned, saved, and invested—we can’t store up minutes on a clock. We’re all allotted the same amount of time each day, but what we do with this gift varies widely....
Unleash the Power of the 1031 Exchange
Millcreek Commercial Does the Heavy Lifting for Experienced and New Commercial Real Estate Investors Alike Millcreek Commercial offers investors the opportunity to purchase large and small fractions of commercial real estate, overcoming one of the primary issues...
Using your SDIRA to Rocket Your Net Worth
Owning Property through an SDIRA There is a common misconception that a Self Directed Retirement Account (SDIRA) cannot own property with financing. In Mat Sorensen's Handbook on The Self Directed IRA, he debunks this myth. "It is possible for an IRA to obtain a loan...
Why Smart Investors are Buying Real Estate TICs Over DSTs!
Real Estate Tenant-In-Common or TIC Offerings Technically there are two types of Proportional Ownership products referred to as Tenant In Common - TICs. A Securitized TIC and a Real Estate TIC. Since the favorable ruling by the IRS in 2004 allowing a Delaware...
The Power of TICs | 4 Ways TICs Empower Investors
The TIC model enables us at Millcreek Commercial to offer properties with reduced minimums – as low as $50,000. This gives each investor the ability to purchase an interest in the property that best fits their current investment plan—anywhere from one to one-hundred percent.
Understanding Depreciation Recapture When You Sell a Rental Property
If you’re an experienced rental property owner who benefited from depreciation, be aware that the IRS might want some of that money back when you sell.
Diversify, Diversify, Diversify!
“Diversification is an established tenet of conservative investing”, wrote Benjamin Graham in his classic, The Intelligent Investor. Today, most financial planners subscribe to the diversification investment model. They will tell you that the key to mitigating risk in...
Five Benefits of a 1031 Exchange in Addition to Tax Deferment
Most individuals that dabble in investment real estate understand the power of IRS Tax Code Section 1031. This particular section is one of the principle reasons that real estate is chosen by the uber wealthy as an investment class to store and transfer wealth....
Millcreek Commercial Announces New Marketing Alliance
Salt Lake City, UT, April 30, 2019 – Millcreek Commercial Properties and Elevated 1031 announce today the creation of a marketing alliance that will propel Millcreek Commercial to be the premier provider of Tenant-In-Common real estate investments in the United...
7 Reasons to Consider Millcreek Commercial
1. Real Estate Experience Millcreek Commercial’s President and CEO, Kevin G. Long is a seasoned commercial real estate executive. He was the founding Principle Broker of the national real estate firm CBC Advisors. He was instrumental in growing the company from a...
Create passive income streams with commercial real estate
Time is our most valuable commodity. Unlike money—which can be earned, saved, spent, invested, misspent, and lost—we can't store up minutes on a clock. We’re all allotted the same amount of time each day, but what we do with this gift varies widely. Ideally we should...
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