The "Real" Deal: How do you fit into the Real Estate Investment Deal?

Event date: August 11, 2009

Real Estate Investment know-how from the experts in the field. This “Real Estate 101” course will help young professionals learn the ins and outs of real estate investing by delving into selected tax, legal, and accounting issues having a direct impact on property owners and investors. Learn to identify key transactional and planning issues through an interactive moderator-led panel discussion.

This is a free event for LACBA Law Student Members, meal included. Become a LACBA Law Student member today for $15.

Objectives:
Survey important tax topics related to real estate taxation and investment. • Expand your knowledge of the tax aspects of popular real property acquisition, ownership, and dispositions.

Major Topics:
Strategies for tax elimination and deferral • Title, transfers and gifts • Basic partnership / JV agreements-structures • Mortgage finance, points and interest • Renting v. buy/sell agreements • Depreciation and basis allocation • Passive loss rules • At-risk rules • Capital gains and loss taxation • Home sale exclusion • Like-kind exchanges

Designed for:
All young and emerging professionals in the tax, legal, and finance professions involved in client tax planning and consultation whether in public practice or in industry. A basic knowledge of relevant accounting and auditing rules will be assumed.

Speakers:
Arlen R. Gunner, Valensi, Rose, Magaram, Morris & Murphy
Andy Harwood, Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Christopher J. Sands, The Sands Group of Marcus & Millichap

Location:
Los Angeles County Bar Association, 1055 West 7th Street 27th Floor , Los Angeles

Parking:
Self Parking at 1055 W. 7th St. After 5:00pm: $5.00 Parking in surrounding areas: -Macy’s Parking (Indoor Parking) - 920 Seventh Street - $7.00 Daily -Medici Parking (Indoor Parking) - 722 South Bixel Street - $5.00 Daily Rate -Ingraham Street (Outdoor Parking – Structure #1) - $5.00 Daily Rate -Ingraham Street (Outdoor Parking – Structure #2) - $5.00 Daily Rate -1100 Wilshire Blvd. (Indoor Parking) - $5.00 Daily Rate

Times:
Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Meal/Reception: 6:30 PM
Program: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Registration Code: 010504

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