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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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October 3, 2023

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The Complete Guide to Multifamily Syndication

‍Welcome to our in-depth educational series designed for those looking to...

Introduction:

Welcome to our in-depth educational series designed for those looking to master the art of multifamily syndication. Whether you’re aspiring to syndicate your own multifamily investment, aim to join a private equity firm in this sector, or simply want to be a more informed passive investor, this resource is tailored to provide you with comprehensive knowledge and practical insights.

This series is structured as a virtual course, broken down into detailed sections, each focusing on a crucial aspect of multifamily syndication. Through this blog series, you will gain a deep understanding of the market dynamics, legal frameworks, financial analysis, and much more that are essential to succeeding in this field. Each blog will link back to this start page so you can come back here and see all the topics in one place.

Course Overview:

Below is a detailed layout of the course, segmented into key sections. Each section header is followed by a series of topics. Click on the topics to access the dedicated blog posts for detailed information and insights.

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