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Stay the Course: A Look at the Self Storage Industry By: Aaron A. Swerdlin Storage Investment Advisors, LLP Like the rest of the investment real estate market, the self storage sector is feeling the short-term effects of the challenges in the capital markets. To augment the focus, the publicly traded self storage sector of the REIT industry posted first quarter numbers below most analysts' estimates so the subsequent firestorm of scrutiny drew even more negative focus to an industry with underlying fundamentals grounded in a very firm foundation. Read more... Abandonment Study Yields Tax Reduction By: Patrick O’Connor, MAI O'Connor & Associates An abandonment study can legitimately generate a windfall of depreciation for the owner of investment or owner-occupied real estate. By increasing depreciation, substantial tax reduction can be effected. An abandonment study is appropriate when it is necessary to demolish or substantially renovate tenant improvements within a building. When existing tenant improvements are demolished the undepreciated basis for the tenant improvements can be deducted in the year in which it is realized they no longer have value or when the demolition occurs. Are You Buying Too Much Earthquake Insurance? By: William Graf, C.E. URS Corporation Before a property owner or lender purchases expensive earthquake insurance coverage, an engineering risk study should be performed. The risk study should provide good data for the seismic hazards at each site and the earthquake vulnerability of each building. With good value data and proper risk analysis - considering deductibles, the owner will be in a much better position to choose the amount of coverage to buy.  Please send me periodic real estate information. Useful Links » Get a complimentary estimate of tax savings on your property » Visit our NEW source for the latest up-to-date commercial real estate news! O'Connor & Associates -- Your Key to Real Estate Value Corporate Office: 2200 North Loop W., Suite 200 Houston, TX 77018 1-800-856-7325 Dallas * Houston * Los Angeles * Newport Beach If you would like to be removed from this list and receive no future real estate information, click here to unsubscribe. |
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