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The Emergence of Generation Z in the Workplace

The rise of Generation Z, the typical workplace is bound to undergo a drastic evolution. According to the Pew Research Center, Generation Z amounts to about 35% of the workforce, […]
Read More....Why Business Owners Should Own Real Estate Personally

Let’s explore why business owners should own real estate personally rather than in a separate corporation. A frequent mistake made by small business owners is to have the operating corporation own […]
Read More....Investing in Parking Lot Maintenance

Brand new parking lots last up to 15 years with regular parking lot maintenance. How can you maintain your parking lot? Crack Sealing and Seal Coating are essential applications for […]
Read More....Philadelphia’s Proposed One Percent Tax on New Construction

Is Philadelphia’s proposed one percent tax on new construction a good compromise or a fools bargain? The Philadelphia City Council announced new legislation on April 11, 2018, that includes a new one […]
Read More....The Impact of Energy Efficient Building Upgrades on NOI and Asset Value

Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) or efficient building upgrades which include LED Lighting, Plumbing and Mechanical and HVAC upgrades, are proven to reduce energy and operating costs. Mechanical and HVAC upgrades […]
Read More....Is the AIA Contract Set In Stone?

If you’re in the business of commercial real estate, you are bound to have come across the sometimes dreaded American Institute of Architects (AIA contract), the most commonly used contract […]
Read More....Why Commercial Property Investors are Overpaying on Income Taxes

Did you know that 9 out of 10 property investors are overpaying on income taxes? Year after year, the Federal Government has continued to incentivize those who invest in Commercial […]
Read More....Protecting Goodwill and Intellectual Property

Imagine building a company that took years to gain momentum, thousands of hours of labor, sleepless nights, hundreds of thousands of dollars in costs, and second mortgages on houses to […]
Read More....The Dangers of Asbestos Inhalation

Let’s look at the dangers of asbestos inhalation. Even though most uses of asbestos have been banned, it can still be found in a variety of products, such as building […]
Read More....When Your Tenant is a Franchisee

Commercial landlords often view franchisees in well-known franchise systems as attractive retail tenants. Leasing space to a franchisee, however, raises a number of unique issues and may require you, as […]
Read More....Installment Sale of Commercial Real Estate Properties

Let’s explore using an installment sale to evenly distribute tax liabilities stemming from a commercial real estate transaction. Do you own a property that has appreciated considerably and that you […]
Read More....Qualified Opportunity Zones and The Potential to Drive Community Development

An investment in a Qualified Opportunity Fund that is in turn invested within a Qualified Opportunity Zone is entitled to certain tax deferral of capital gains, certain basis step-up and, […]
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