Author: Win Coleman
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Passive Income vs. Active Income: How Real Estate Can Shift Your Tax Picture
Most high-earning professionals pay their highest tax rates on the income they work hardest for — salary, business income, consulting fees. That’s active income, and it’s taxed accordingly. One of the less-discussed advantages of passive real estate investing is that the income it generates is often treated quite differently by the tax code. Here’s what…
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Investing in Real Estate Through a Self-Directed IRA: What Passive Investors Should Know
Most investors are familiar with holding stocks and mutual funds in an IRA. What’s less widely known is that a specific type of retirement account — a self-directed IRA — can also hold private real estate investments, including LP interests in a real estate syndication. For the right investor, this can be a meaningful way…
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The Step-Up in Basis: A Tax Benefit Worth Understanding for Long-Term Investors
Among the tax advantages associated with real estate investing, the step-up in basis is one of the most significant for investors thinking about legacy and long-term wealth transfer. It doesn’t affect your returns during your lifetime — but it can have an enormous impact on what your heirs ultimately receive. Here’s how it works. What…
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Toyota’s $13.9 Billion Battery Plant in North Carolina: 5,100 Jobs and a Generational Investment
North Carolina secured one of the largest manufacturing projects in its history when Toyota Motor Corporation selected the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite in Liberty for its first battery plant outside Japan. Now operating as Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina, the project represents approximately $13.9 billion in total investment and about 5,100 jobs. This is structural growth —…
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The Case for Class B Multifamily in 2026: Slowing Supply, Stable Demand, and Resilient Cash Flow
As investors look ahead in 2026, a few real estate trends stand out clearly in the data. You don’t need deep real estate expertise to understand them. Three fundamentals matter most: Taken together, these factors help explain why Class B multifamily is often viewed as a durable option for passive real estate investors. 1. New…
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Raleigh Ranks Among Top U.S. Metros for In-Migration in 2025
Raleigh is not just growing — it’s competing nationally for new residents, according to real relocation data. We track migration data closely because population in-migration is a direct demand signal for housing and local retail. For a broader explanation of why this matters for real estate investing, see Why Population In-Migration Matters for Real Estate…
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Novartis’ $771M Expansion Signals Another Surge in Triangle Life-Sciences Growth
When a global pharmaceutical leader commits three-quarters of a billion dollars to expand in the Triangle, it’s another clear signal of where economic gravity is shifting. Novartis’ announcement—700 new high-paying jobs and more than 700,000 square feet of combined manufacturing and packaging space across Durham and Morrisville—reinforces what many already know: North Carolina’s life-sciences engine…
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Walmart’s New Fulfillment Center Strengthens the Charlotte–Gaston Growth Corridor
Walmart’s decision to invest $300 million in a state-of-the-art, 1.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Kings Mountain, Gaston County marks another milestone for North Carolina’s thriving economy. The project will create 300 new jobs and inject more than $20 million in annual payroll into the region once operations begin in 2027. For the Charlotte metropolitan area—and…
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Myth: You Have to Be a Real Estate Pro. Reality: You Just Need the Right Team.
Many investors hesitate to step into real estate because they think it’s only for industry insiders — people who can analyze deals, negotiate financing, and manage properties. In reality, you don’t need to be an expert to invest like one. You just need the right team. (See 6 Myths About Passive Real Estate Investing) Myth…
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Think You Need Millions to Invest in Real Estate? Think Again.
Myth: “I’d love to invest in real estate, but I’d need millions to get started.” Reality: You don’t need millions — just a solid investment mindset and the right access. Private real estate syndications and funds now allow accredited and sophisticated investors to participate with minimums typically between $50,000 and $100,000. Firms like NC Capital…