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The trucking industry currently faces a range of macro- and micro-level trends that are influencing the expenses of transporting goods. Logistics leaders must remain nimble to navigate these challenges effectively and capitalize on the emerging opportunities.

Deal volume has slowed to a trickle, due to a lack of clarity on values and withdrawal of debt capital. This article takes a look at what transpired in the first quarter, and what it means for the remainder of 2023.

Uncertainty begets opportunity: Take advantage of challenges as an avenue for growth. Here are strategies and ideals real estate leaders can leverage to proactively protect their portfolios, as well as set themselves up for future success.

The current news from the banking industry has spawned reactions across all industries. In order to maximize liquidity during times of uncertainty, it’s key to have a proactive business mindset when positioning your portfolio. This article features insight into strategies and best practices real estate leaders can employ to secure their portfolios during times of institutional instability.

Leasing property to tax-exempt entities certainly comes with benefits. Whether it is meeting internal company social governance goals by leasing to a 501(c)(3) or reaping the benefits of low-risk long-term governmental leases, a tax consequence needs to be accounted for: What depreciable lives are to be used for the associated assets?

Depending on the market and each investors’ return expectations, the multifamily family sector continues to provide great investment opportunities. However, the sector is different today than a year ago and investors should proceed with more caution.

The Treasury Department and IRS released guidance related under IRC Sec. 892 that, if finalized, would simplify the structuring needed for foreign governments investing in U.S. real estate. This article provides a summary of background and the impact these proposed regulations may have on taxpayers.

Property level audits can be a relevant and useful tool for fund managers and, when properly planned, can be performed efficiently and effectively. This article offers salient tips for improving the process.

Finding the right partners to support a fund platform is crucial for fund managers, and they are increasingly turning to third-party fund administrators to support them. This article focuses on a few key considerations for fund managers when hiring an administrator.

This article is another in our series related to the factors contributing to the state of the real estate industry in light of the factors affecting the economy.

While recession and inflation might be temporary, real estate investors are just beginning to understand the long-term ramifications of higher interest rates, and the whole picture should become more apparent in 2023. This article takes a look at what awaits us in the coming months.

One of the record keeping requirements of being a REIT is to issue an annual shareholder demand letter to its shareholders of record to ascertain actual ownership of its stock. Learn the requirements of a REIT demand letter and understand the penalties of non-compliance in this article.

In private equity, the waterfall is the method used to allocate an investment’s distributable proceeds. Interpreting and modeling the waterfall is a complicated process and slight variations of interpretations can result in large differences. This article breaks-down one of the most misunderstood components of a waterfall, the GP catch-up, and includes examples of the GP catch-up calculation.

This article describes how higher interest rates have impacted owners, lenders, and investors, forcing them to rapidly alter their strategies as they prepare for another year of disruption.

An interest rate cap is an agreement that allows the borrower to negotiate a pre-determined cap on a variable interest rate. In other words, an interest rate cap is an insurance policy a borrower can take out against interest rate increases.

Certain REIT’s will be required to use a Taxable REIT Subsidiary (TRS) in conjunction with their operations. The rules around these requirements can vary for hospitality REITs, and special considerations should be given to these entities.

IRC Section 754 let certain new partners take additional depreciation/amortization for increases in asset values over a partnership’s adjusted cost basis. There are, however, special considerations for private equity/funds

In periods of volatility and potential distress, fund managers are laser-focused on monitoring the performance of each investment, managing capital flows, making critical decisions, and communicating with their investors. These dynamics create an environment where outsourcing select back-office functions to a qualified service organization could provide both stability and confidence when making strategic and operating decisions.

This article examines the Triple Threat 2022 has brought the real estate private equity market: higher interest rates, high inflation, and the probability of a recession, and offers a few considerations for managers.

Nearly every government contract carries stringent requirements for controls, security, data protection, and compliance with many federal agencies. This article summarizes the common frameworks and expands on SOC 2, which can be a smart way to position your business to play in this potentially lucrative market.