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What is a Preferred Return in a Real Estate Syndication In a real estate syndication, a preferred return is a type of return that investors receive before the general partner (GP) receives any distributions. The preferred return is typically a fixed percentage of the total investment, and it is paid out to investors regularly, such […]

What is an E-2 Visa and How can Canadian Citizens apply An E-2 visa is a type of non-immigrant visa that allows citizens of certain countries, including Canada, to enter and work in the United States in a capacity that is related to a substantial investment in a U.S. business. E-2 visa holders are allowed […]

What is the 1031 exchange and How does it affect the buyer A 1031 exchange, also known as a “like-kind exchange,” is a tax code provision that allows real estate investors to defer paying taxes on the sale of a property by using the proceeds from the sale to purchase a “like-kind” property. The primary […]

Why are REITs buying Self Storage facilities at a lower Cap Rate REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) have been buying self-storage facilities at a lower cap rate for several reasons:   Growing demand: The demand for self-storage has been increasing in recent years, driven by population growth, urbanization, and the rise of e-commerce. This has led […]

Why investing in the US Real Estate market is better than the Canadian market It is difficult to generalize that investing in the US real estate market is better than the Canadian market, as the real estate market varies greatly by location and by type of property. However, here are a few reasons why some […]

Why is the U.S. self-storage market more attractive than the Canadian one The U.S. self-storage market is generally considered to be more attractive than the Canadian market for several reasons:   Greater demand: The U.S. has a much larger population and a higher population density compared to Canada, which leads to greater demand for self-storage. Additionally, […]

Why self storage is more Recession Resistant than other Real Estate Asset types Self-storage facilities are considered to be more recession-resistant than other real estate asset types for several reasons:   High demand: The demand for self-storage units is driven by an increasing population, consumerism, and a lack of space in homes and businesses. This high […]