John Egan | Jan 24, 2018

For high-net-worth (HNW) investors in commercial real estate, the federal tax overhaul is practically a financial home run. Legal and tax experts say the law bestows several benefits that make it more appealing for HNW investors to buy properties.

Broadly speaking, the tax law, enacted in December, represents a huge win for HNW real estate investors, says Jamie Byington, a tax partner in the Coral Gables, Fla. office of financial and management advisory firm Cherry Bekaert LLP.

“It's a great time to be in real estate from a tax standpoint. There is a definite leaning toward favoring real estate investments,” Byington says. More...