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Change can be hard, especially if it’s putting the squeeze on your finances – and the Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5) has been tightening its grip since November with a new set of regulations.
Breaking New Ground
The new EB-5 regulations are the first alterations to the program since its inception in 1990, and the bar is set higher than ever before. The regulations were established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and raise the minimum required monetary commitment in commercial real estate for foreign investors.
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If you’re paying attention to economic climate discussion in the last six months, you’ve probably heard talks of an impending recession.
But you’ve also likely heard that the outlook for commercial real estate – particularly in the U.S. – remains very favorable, despite the downturn murmurs and volatility in global financial markets.
Why? It’s stable. Investors are looking for more predictable, reliable cash flows and American CRE is filling that need.
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Columbus is currently a buzzing hive of economic growth as the city continues its upward trend, making record-breaking advances.
The unemployment rate reached its lowest point for the first time in nearly two decades this past June at 3.3%. To add to that economic feat, the city’s unemployment rate has consistently dropped since 2011 and stayed under 4% for the last two years.
Two sectors, in particular, seem to be drawing people like moths
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The commercial real estate world is evolving with the times.
What does that mean as we look 2020 in the face? DRK & Company believes that successful investors must rethink traditional models of real estate, stay up with technology and keep re-inventing how we appeal to the younger generations making their way into the professional world.
Breaking Down Walls
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If you want something to withstand the test of time, you must work at it – especially relationships. Friendships and family ties all require dedication and attention to the idiosyncrasies that make them work. The same goes for your commercial real estate clients.
Tip 1: Own Your Relationships
Consider your current client relationships. Are you satisfied with their current status?
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Looking for investment opportunities in overlooked areas that offer solid value potential?
Look no further than Opportunity Zones, which are pretty much what they sound like. Included as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, these “zones” are economically distressed areas where new investments may be eligible for advantageous tax treatment – an investing “opportunity,” if you will. Those who choose to invest in these areas can defer capital-gains taxes or possibly even avoid them altogether.