Author Archives: Mike Zlotnik

Roth IRA Strategies for Maximizing Returns in Commercial Real Estate Syndications and Funds

Roth IRA Strategies for Maximizing Returns in Commercial Real Estate Syndications and Funds When it [...]

Tax Changes on the Horizon: What You Need to Know

The results of the election have brought tax policy back into the spotlight, with significant [...]

The Lazy 1031 Exchange: A Smart Way to Defer Taxes Without Selling Properties

The traditional 1031 exchange is one of the most well-known tax strategies for real estate [...]

Bonus Depreciation and Cost Segregation: Amplifying the Benefits

To truly unlock the tax-saving potentials of real estate investments, LP investors can take advantage [...]

Maximizing Tax Efficiency in LP Investments: Key Strategies for Real Estate Investors

In real estate, every dollar saved on taxes is a dollar that can be reinvested [...]

The Fed’s Recent Rate Cut and Its Impact on the Real Estate Market

In September, the Federal Reserve announced a 0.5% rate cut. However, contrary to expectations, the [...]

Why Many CRE Deals Are Delayed Until Late 2025 and Beyond

Many investors are asking about the timing of exits for commercial real estate (CRE) deals [...]

Sustainable Investment Models in a High-Risk Market

Many commercial real estate (CRE) investors are rethinking their strategies to find more sustainable and [...]

Economic Indicators Every Real Estate Investor Should Watch

Keeping an eye on key economic indicators can make the difference between capitalizing on a [...]

Mezzanine Debt and Preferred Equity: Strategic Opportunities in the Current Multifamily Market

Executive Summary The multifamily real estate sector has experienced a sharp rise in distress rates, [...]

The FED has cut rates by 0.5% in Sept 2024.  What’s the impact & opportunities ahead?

As of late September 2024, we have officially entered a new era of easing in [...]

Navigating Market Uncertainty: Strategies for Commercial Real Estate Investors

In today’s economic landscape, commercial real estate (CRE) investors face various challenges—from higher for longer [...]

The FED’s Path Forward: Rate Cuts, Economic Outlook, and the Impact on Housing and Debt

The Federal Reserve (FED) cut rates by 50 basis points in September—great news! However, as [...]

Intuitive vs. Data-Driven Investing: Finding the Right Balance

Hello, everyone! Big Mike here, and today I want to dive into the fascinating topic [...]

Why Now Might Be the Perfect Time to Invest: A Strategic Insight

In the world of investing, timing is crucial. As we navigate the middle of 2023, [...]

Learning from Investment Errors: Crucial Insights for Smarter Decision-Making

There is an old saying, “Fools learn from their own mistakes, but the wise learn [...]

Generate Equity-Like Returns Without Equity-Like Risk

It is Memorial Day weekend. It is important that we remember those who have fought [...]

We Are All Forced To Do Business With The Biggest Drug Dealer Out There, The Fed.

Who is more powerful: the FED Chairman or the President of the USA? In the [...]

Is a Recession Actually Your Friend?

The term “recession” often evokes fear as it signifies adverse news for the overall economy. [...]

Unlocking Your Financial Potential: Year-End Tax Planning and the Benefits

As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to not only [...]

Turning the Tide: The Inspiring Transformation of Spanish Cove into Spanish Lake

In the heart of a once-troubled community, a remarkable story of revitalization and renewal has [...]

Making Use of Tax Advantages: The Benefits of Investing Qualified Funds in Tempo Growth Fund II LLC and Executing a Roth Conversion

For investors looking to maximize tax advantages and grow their retirement savings, a strategic approach [...]

Understanding the Four Stages of the Real Estate Cycle

The real estate market operates in cycles, experiencing periods of growth and decline. These cycles [...]

Invest now or wait for better deals later?

It is no secret that rising interest rates are causing massive pain for the US [...]

How to “winterize” your portfolio now with the possible recession on the horizon

Spring Season is upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere, but the economic weather is [...]

What is a better investment: private equity real estate syndication or REIT?

Folks from all walks of life want to improve their families’ financial standing through investing. [...]

Freedom Founders Due Diligence trip to NYC

This last weekend Mike and I had a chance to meet with a few of [...]

Investment Quadrant: How to Make Better Real Estate Investment Decisions

What is the investment quadrant? To get started, let us take a look at the [...]

How to Take Advantage of Tax Saving Strategies as Real Estate Investors

Introduction: Tax Strategy vs. Tax Compliance I’m always on the lookout for ways to help [...]

Mike Addresses the State of the Market: Early Spring 2021

The residential real estate market is booming all across the United States. Barring a few [...]