Category: Article
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How Real Estate Protects Your Buying Power in Inflationary Times
Even for high-earning professionals, inflation has become harder to ignore.The cost of everything — from groceries and healthcare to housing and travel — has risen meaningfully in recent years. And while salaries have kept pace for some, the real value of money is under pressure. If you’re planning for long-term financial stability, it’s worth examining…
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How High-Earning Professionals Can Build Wealth Beyond Wall Street
If you’re a high-earning professional, you already know how to generate income. But income alone isn’t wealth. Wealth is what happens when smart capital allocation meets time — and increasingly, building durable wealth means looking beyond Wall Street. Let’s talk about the missing third pillar. The Traditional Portfolio: Good, But Not Good Enough For decades,…
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The Power of Equity Multiples: Why Professionals Should Think Beyond Annual Yield
When most investors look at potential investments, their first question tends to be, “What’s the yield?” It’s a fair starting point — after all, yield represents immediate cash in your pocket. But if you’re a high-earning professional building wealth over the long term, focusing only on annual yield is like judging a car solely by…
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Four Reasons to Invest in North Carolina Real Estate
At NC Capital Group, we believe that strategic real estate investing starts with choosing the right market. North Carolina continues to stand out as one of the best places to invest — offering a rare combination of economic strength, steady growth, and livability that is hard to replicate elsewhere. Here are four key reasons why…
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Why California Tech Professionals Are Investing in North Carolina
As the global epicenter of innovation, California—especially Silicon Valley—has long been the playground for tech visionaries. But a new narrative is taking shape. More and more, California tech professionals are looking east—toward North Carolina—for growth, diversification, and long-term opportunity. Here’s why savvy West Coast investors are planting stakes in the Tar Heel State—and why now…
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The Step-Up in Basis at Death: A Powerful Estate Planning Benefit for Real Estate Investors
The Step-Up in Basis at Death: A Powerful Estate Planning Benefit for Real Estate Investors When it comes to passing wealth to heirs, real estate offers a little-known but powerful tax advantage: the step-up in basis at death. For investors—especially those involved in long-term real estate holds or syndications—this rule can effectively eliminate decades of…
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The Silent Tax Advantages of Passive Real Estate Investing
Before diving in, let’s be clear: you should consult your CPA or financial advisor about any tax strategies mentioned here. Better yet, bring them a few pointed questions based on what you learn below — especially if you’re considering diversifying into passive real estate investments. Now, onto the good stuff — the kind of “quiet…
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Tax Advantages of Real Estate Investment: A Closer Look
Tax Advantages of Real Estate Investment: A Closer Look Real estate has long been favored by investors seeking income, appreciation, and portfolio diversification. But one of its most compelling advantages is the set of tax benefits specifically embedded in the U.S. tax code. These advantages provide legal, predictable ways to reduce taxable income, defer capital…
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Demonizing Private Equity Won’t Solve Raleigh’s Housing Crisis
Private equity firms now own 35% of apartment units in Raleigh-Cary, and the recent sale of Peace Street Apartments for $152 million to Cortland has reignited criticism. The story goes: large investors are pushing out locals, jacking up rents, and harming communities. But this narrative, while emotionally charged, misses the larger economic picture. Private equity…
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Why Multifamily Investing Makes Dollars and Sense
We mean that literally and figuratively. If you’ve ever looked at your retirement portfolio and thought, “This could use a little more insulation from Wall Street mood swings,” then multifamily real estate might just be your financial comfort blanket. The Upside: Predictable, Scalable, Tax-Friendly Let’s start with the good news — which, in real estate,…