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November 5, 2024

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Why a Distribution May Be Classified as Return of Capital (and Why That’s a Good Thing)

Have you ever received a distribution from a real estate fund or syndication...

Let’s start by clarifying the difference between cash flow and taxable income. In real estate funds, cash flow represents actual cash generated from sources like rental income or lending activities, but taxable income is often much lower than cash flow because of non-cash deductions—especially depreciation.

Depreciation is a valuable tax tool in real estate. It allows funds to deduct the “wear and tear” on assets from their taxable income without reducing actual cash flow. The result? Funds often have much more cash to distribute than taxable income to report.

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February 14, 2018

4 min read

Real Estate Valuation: Cap Rate and Return on Cost Decoded

While they both provide valuable insights, their application...

As we continue to explore the fascinating realm of real estate investing, we shift our focus today to two crucial metrics used in assessing the value and profitability of real estate investments - Cap Rate and Return on Cost. While they both provide valuable insights, their application and significance can be quite different. Let's untangle these terms and understand how to use them effectively.

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