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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 7, 2023

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Introduction to Private Equity Real Estate

Private equity real estate (PERE) is an alternative investment that continues...

Private equity real estate (PERE) is an alternative investment that continues to captivate the interest of investors worldwide for its historical performance and place it fills in a successful portfolio. It involves pooling capital from various investors to directly invest in real estate properties or real estate-related companies.

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