Lawrence Fassler, Author at Think Realty

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The Advantages of “Middle Market” Commercial Real Estate

Lawrence Fassler | 6 Jun 2018

Everyone likes a trophy, and glamorous properties in big cities have certainly benefited from the recent strong real estate market. But much less attention has been paid to the resurgence… more

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Tax Cuts & Jobs Act May Help Marketplace Investors

Lawrence Fassler | 4 Jan 2018

The commercial real estate industry clearly benefits from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump. Even changes to the individual… more

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How Recent Tax Proposals May Affect Marketplace Investors Part 2 of 2

Lawrence Fassler | 11 Nov 2017

In part one, Lawrence Fassler discusses proposed changes to the tax code, including limitations on sponsored business interest deductions, changes to 1031 Exchange program and carried interest taxation. To read… more

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How Recent Tax Proposals May Affect Marketplace Investors Part 1 of 2 Part Series

Lawrence Fassler | 10 Nov 2017

The commercial real estate industry, in which many online marketplace investors participate, remained largely unscathed by the recent House proposal of changes to the Internal Revenue Code. Investors may actually… more

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The Attractions of Commercial Real Estate

Lawrence Fassler | 24 Aug 2017

Direct participation in commercial real estate (CRE), private investments via pass-through vehicles, as opposed to publicly-traded REITs, has long been a key asset class for most larger portfolios. Online marketplaces… more

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Commercial Property Outlook for 2017

Lawrence Fassler | 10 Mar 2017

Online marketplaces like RealtyShares can allow investors to take advantage of investment opportunities across the spectrum of commercial property types. One of the primary market sectors is that of office… more

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Marketplace Platforms and Institutional Investors

Lawrence Fassler | 2 Mar 2017

Until the recent development of online real estate financing marketplaces, it was difficult for smaller investors to participate in direct investments in commercial real estate projects. The development of these… more

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Can Pension Fund Troubles be Mitigated by Real Estate?

Lawrence Fassler | 10 Feb 2017

A number of pension funds, both public and private, have recently had difficulties – some have gone insolvent, or are otherwise are on the brink. Most of these funds hold… more

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Changing Dynamics for Retail Centers

Lawrence Fassler | 31 Jan 2017

Retail properties are recently experiencing a few different trends – some, seemingly contradictory. The sector is doing well, but there are changing dynamics with retail centers that should be examined… more

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2016 Tax Changes for Real Estate?

Lawrence Fassler | 7 Jan 2017

Donald Trump and the Republican majorities are coming into office with plans to change the U.S. tax code. It’s not clear, however, how real estate might fare under some of… more

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