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7 entries 12 related topics Updated October 10, 2026

How Do I Finance a Buildout: TI Loan vs Landlord vs Cash in 2027?

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Direct Answer You have three primary ways to finance a commercial buildout: a landlord-funded Tenant Improvement (TI) allowance, a dedicated TI loan or SBA financing, and paying with cash. The cheapest option in true economic terms is almos…

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How Do I Use a 1031 Exchange to Buy My Building in 2027?

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Direct Answer A 1031 exchange, named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, allows you to sell an investment or business property and reinvest the proceeds into a like-kind replacement property while deferring all capital gains ta…

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How does NIL income taxation work for college athletes in 2027?

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How do NIL collectives work and how are they taxed in 2027?

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Published Jun 14, 2026 · Updated Jun 19, 2026 Direct Answer NIL collectives are donor- and booster-funded organizations that pool money to pay a school's athletes for name, image, and likeness — and in 2027 their tax story has been rewritte…

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SBA 7(a) vs 504: Which Is Cheaper for a Buildout?

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Direct Answer For an owned-building buildout, SBA 504 is almost always cheaper: a fixed, below-market rate on 40% of the deal with as little as 10% down. For a leasehold buildout that bundles tenant improvements, equipment, and working capi…

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How Does a Cost Segregation Study Cut My Buildout Taxes in 2026?

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Direct Answer A cost segregation study reclassifies parts of your buildout out of the slow 39-year depreciation bucket into 5-, 7-, and 15-year classes that write off fast. On a typical project it moves 20% to 40% of depreciable basis into …

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How Do I Depreciate Leasehold Improvements (QIP) to Save on Taxes in 2026?

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Direct Answer Classify your interior buildout as Qualified Improvement Property (QIP), which depreciates over 15 years instead of 39. Because that life falls under 20 years, QIP is bonus-eligible — so you can write off a large share in year…

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