By David Armstrong, Executive Director, Content and User Engagement at WealthManagement.com
In truth, many readers of WMRE are commercial real estate managers and developers who, at first glance, may not have much in common with a financial advisor. But according to our own research, a surprising number of its readers are financial advisors looking for a deep dive on real estate investments.
In addition to analyzing the economics of a distressed position, real estate owners must consider the tax implications of the various outcomes surrounding debt. In the worst-case scenario of a foreclosure, not only can an owner lose a property, but also be subject to income tax on phantom income.
Stephen Laipply, the US head of fixed-income ETFs at BlackRock, explains why ETFs focused on safe and simple Treasuries have attracted funds this year after the bond market's worst year on record in 2022.