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Real Estate Transaction Basics

on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 13:05   Jordan Born
Real Estate Transaction Basics

A real estate transaction can be a perplexing process no matter if it’s large or small.  The precise procedures and professionals pushing paper appear puzzling regardless of whether the transaction qualifies for a tax-deferred exchange under Section 1031.  While there are many legal and financial aspects that revolve around the purchase and sale of real estate, the closing of a real estate transaction should not be an adversarial process.  No useful reason exists to think of or treat a closing like litigation although it does happen.  Everyone involved needs to work together in a cooperative way to consummate the deal.  Real estate law is a function of locality and custom in many respects; however, we will generally review some commonalities in the closing of a real estate transaction....

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FEA Meeting with Representative Raja Krisnamoorthi

on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 15:49   Mark Flanagan
Federation of Exchange Accommodators

On Friday, March 30, Accruit's Martin Edwards and Jordan Born joined other members of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) in a meeting with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) to discuss 1031 like-kind exchanges and their value to economy.

Like-kind exchanges have persisted in the tax code for nearly 100 years because of their benefits to the United States economy and to the local economies in which they are transacted. Economic studies by Ernst & Young and Ling & Petrova underscore the potential...

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The John Marshall Law School Careers in Real Estate Law Program

on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 12:56   Mark Flanagan
John Marshall Law School

The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois hosted a Careers in Real Estate Law program on Thursday, March 29, 2018.  Jordan Born, Associate General Counsel for Accruit, was a panel speaker at the event in which alumni of the LL.M. Real Estate program discussed their career paths and practice in Real Estate Law to both J.D. and LL.M. students.  It was a great opportunity to espouse the services that Accruit provides to the attendees and Director of the Center for Real Estate Law, Professor Celeste Hammond.  Jordan enjoyed being a part of the discussion and looks forward to future informational sessions and panel discussions through The John Marshall Law School Center for Real Estate Law.

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1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges as an Important Estate Planning Tool

on Mon, 03/26/2018 - 12:47   Martin Edwards
1031 Exchange Estate Planning

There are many factors which motivate taxpayers to complete tax-deferred exchanges when selling real estate.  Such considerations can include:

  • Consolidate many properties into fewer properties
  • Diversify fewer properties into more
  • Trade appreciated low cash flow property for high cash flow property
  • Maximize ability to borrow against properties using bank funds rather than owner’s
  • Trade for higher basis property to take advantage of depreciation deduction
  • Acquire property closer to owner in the event of relocation

Another very important, but often overlooked, reason to consider a tax-deferred exchange is to take advantage of a stepped-up basis for heirs upon the death of the property owner.  According to Investopedia a stepped-up basis is defined as:

“Step-up in basis is the readjustment of the value of an appreciated asset for tax purposes

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Crowdfunding Part II: Regulatory Review

on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 12:22   Steve Chacon
Crowdfunding Part II: Regulatory Review

In Crowdfunding Part I, we covered the basics of crowdfunding, including the definitions of common types of crowdfunding, including equity, debt, donation and reward crowdfunding structures. In this installment, we’ll explore some additional regulatory detail, focusing on equity crowdfunding and Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) and Regulation Crowdfunding.

A Quick Review: Equity Crowdfunding

First, let’s reexamine a few important points. Remember, compared with some of the other types of crowdfunding initiatives, equity structures:

  • Attract larger investment minimums.
  • Enable investors to acquire securitized ownership in the corporate entity.
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Infographic: Requirements for Identification of Replacement Property in a 1031 Exchange

on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 08:34   Mark Flanagan
Infographic: Requirements for Identification of Replacement Property in a 1031 Exchang

The ability to defer taxes through a 1031 like-kind exchange is a valuable taxpayer benefit, but to
receive this benefit, the rules pertaining to identification and acquisition of replacement property
must be strictly adhered to or the exchange will fail.

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Video: What is Like-Kind in a 1031 Like-Kind Exchange?

on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 12:09   Paul Holloway

What qualifies as like-kind in a 1031 like-kind exchange? In this video, Paul Holloway discusses specific examples of like-kind real estate including lesser known types such as mineral interests, water rights and fractional ownership interests.

Want to see more short videos on 1031 topics? Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

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Energy Connections

on Tue, 02/27/2018 - 08:49   Mark Flanagan
Energy Connections 2018

Accruit joins Faegre Baker Daniels, the Colorado Energy Coalition and the Colorado Clean Industries Association at the first Energy Connections event of 2018.

Blockchain technology has the potential to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future and redesign the rules of the game on how energy is distributed and transacted. Globally, Australian, Japanese, and European energy providers are already starting to develop blockchain-based energy projects.

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Software Escrow: What is it and why do we need it?

on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 11:29   Karen Kemerling
Software Escrow: What is it and why do we need it?

It could happen. Imagine arriving at work and, upon logging into your computer, you find that the software you use to run your company is not working. You call the software provider, and no one answers. You send an email to their support group and get a bounce back. At their website you get a 404 - Site Not Found error. A nauseated, panicky feeling comes over you. You locate the vendor’s contract to see if there is someone to call or some type of recourse for the situation. Sadly, you are not protected in the event the company goes out of business.

What do you do? In this scenario, you’re in a tough spot. Data loss and your ability to service clients could mean a seriously damaged reputation with a considerable amount of downtime to get new software and re-enter data (if you have paper copies). There will be ample damage control to do with your clients, if you can retain them at all. This situation could be prevented if you have a software...

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Accruit Expands Real Estate Division with Addition of Veteran Attorney, Jordan A. Born, J.D., LL.M.

on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 12:24   Mark Flanagan
Accruit Expands Real Estate Division with Addition of Veteran Attorney, Jordan A. Born

Accruit, LLC, a financial technology company specializing in escrow and 1031 exchange services, is pleased to announce the addition of Jordan Born as Associate General Counsel.

Jordan has worked primarily in real estate law since obtaining his LL.M. in 2006. In 2011, he...

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