Illinois 1031 Exchange: A 1031 exchange allows Illinois real estate investors to postpone capital gains taxes by investing sale proceeds of a property in a like-kind property. The strategy preserves capital, increases cash flow, and grows investment portfolios. Requirements Like-Kind Property: Must be for investment or business purposes (e.g., rental buildings, commercial property). Qualified Intermediary (QI): Must conduct the transaction; …
Grow NYC Report on Greenmarket Farmers: “Farmers on the Edge”
Last month, I had an opportunity to visit with someone at Grow NYC (who runs Greenmarket), who shared this report with me (funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation): “Farmers on the Edge: An Assessment of Greenmarket Farmers’ Needs, and the Growing Challenges of Keeping Their Farms Viable.” I finally had an opportunity to review the report in detail. It …