Author Archives: Chris Salerno

Bonus Depreciation From a Real Estate Fund: A Box-by-Box Walkthrough From the K-1 to Form 1040

Bonus depreciation from a real estate fund does not appear on the investor's Schedule K-1 [...]

How to Underwrite a Private Real Estate Fund Sponsor: An RIA Checklist With the Documents to Request

To underwrite a private real estate fund sponsor, request a defined set of source documents, [...]

100% Bonus Depreciation After OBBBA: How an Advisor Should Evaluate a Depreciation-Driven Fund

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act restored 100% bonus depreciation permanently for qualified property acquired [...]

Express Car Wash Funds: A Suitability Framework for Advisors Serving Accredited Clients

An express car wash fund is suitable for an accredited client when four conditions hold: [...]

Car Wash Fund Due Diligence: 20 Questions an Advisor Should Ask the Operator

Before you recommend a car wash fund to a client, the operator should be able [...]

Questions to Ask Before Investing in a Private Real Estate Fund

Before investing in a private real estate fund, ask questions across five areas: the sponsor's [...]

Are Flex Industrial Properties a Good Investment?

Flex industrial properties can be a strong investment for accredited allocators, but they are not [...]

Are Car Washes a Good Investment?

Car washes can be a good investment, but the honest answer depends on which version [...]

Passive Real Estate Investing Without Managing Tenants

Passive real estate investing without managing tenants means earning income from property you do not [...]

How Accredited Investors Access Alternative Investments

Accredited investors can access a class of private investments, including private real estate funds, private [...]