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 [...]
Dec
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 [...]
Nov
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 [...]
Nov
Bonus Depreciation and Cost Segregation: Amplifying the Benefits
To truly unlock the tax-saving potentials of real estate investments, LP investors can take advantage [...]
Nov
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 [...]
Nov
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 [...]
Oct
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 [...]
Oct
Sustainable Investment Models in a High-Risk Market
Many commercial real estate (CRE) investors are rethinking their strategies to find more sustainable and [...]
Oct
Economic Indicators Every Real Estate Investor Should Watch
Keeping an eye on key economic indicators can make the difference between capitalizing on a [...]
Oct
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, [...]
Oct
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 [...]
Oct
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 [...]
Sep
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 [...]
Sep
Intuitive vs. Data-Driven Investing: Finding the Right Balance
Hello, everyone! Big Mike here, and today I want to dive into the fascinating topic [...]
Aug
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, [...]
Aug
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 [...]
Jul
Generate Equity-Like Returns Without Equity-Like Risk
It is Memorial Day weekend. It is important that we remember those who have fought [...]
May
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 [...]
Feb
Is a Recession Actually Your Friend?
The term “recession” often evokes fear as it signifies adverse news for the overall economy. [...]
Jan
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 [...]
Oct
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 [...]
Aug
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 [...]
Jul
Understanding the Four Stages of the Real Estate Cycle
The real estate market operates in cycles, experiencing periods of growth and decline. These cycles [...]
Jun
Invest now or wait for better deals later?
It is no secret that rising interest rates are causing massive pain for the US [...]
Oct
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 [...]
Apr
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. [...]
Oct
Freedom Founders Due Diligence trip to NYC
This last weekend Mike and I had a chance to meet with a few of [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jun
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 [...]
May
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 [...]
Apr