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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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August 2, 2018

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Understanding Syndication in Multifamily Real Estate

In essence, real estate syndication is a partnership between...

In the real estate world, syndication can be a golden bridge that allows individual investors to cross into the realm of high-yielding, large-scale multifamily property investments. However, as with any investment, syndication also carries its share of risks and rewards. In this post, we will demystify real estate syndication, exploring its benefits and potential risks in the context of multifamily property investing.

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