Services

Below is a summary of the various services that we provide to our clients at SilkRoad Realty, Inc.  If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to call 310.478.9200 or email us at info@SilkRoadRealtyInc.com.  Thank you.
 
Represent Buyers
 - We represent and advise buyers on their residential and commercial real estate purchases.  We represent buyers in many different types of purchases such a short sales, bank owned (also called an REO which stands for Real Estate Owned), estate and trust sales and bankruptcy procedures.  We will also advise you on the tax savings or cost of the transactions.  For more information, and the step by step process that we go through with our clients, please click here.

Represent Sellers - We represent and advise sellers on the sale of their personal or commercial properties.  We will also calculate the tax gain or loss and the tax liability of the transaction.  Furthermore, we will assist you in tax deferred sales, such as an IRS Code Section 1031 exchange, also known as a "like-kind exchange", installment sales or through creative tax planning.  For more information, and the step by step process that we go through with our clients, please click here.

Tax & Financial Analysis - We will advise you on the tax and financial aspect of your real estate transaction, whether you are purchasing or selling.  We will calculate the various income ratios such as cash on cash rate of return, capitalization rate, gross rent multiplier and other ratios to determine if the transaction makes "sense" or are you better off investing in the stock market or in a CD.  We will also calculate your rate of return after either the tax savings or cost associated with the transactions.  To see examples of prior transaction we have been involved with for our clients and the rate of return they are earning on that transactions, please click here

Real Estate Investments - It is always sound investment choice to diversify your assets and portfolio.  Therefore, real estate should be part of your complete investment portfolio along with stocks, mutual funds, bonds and cash.  For more information on the investment opportunities we have found for our clients in the past and the rate of return they are earning on their real estate investment, please click here.  Also, for more information regarding having rental real estate as an investment, please click here.  

Form of Entity - We can help you choose which form of entity, such as  a Limited Liability Company (LLC), S Corporation, General Partnership, a Limited Partnership or a Trust is the right form of entity for you to purchase your property through, and what is the advantage and disadvantage of each entity over the other.  For a brochure on the different types of entities, please click here.     

Wealth & Estate Planning - We can help you, along with your estate attorney, in preserving your assets especially your real estate, through wealth and estate planning.  Whether it is as simple as creating a Living Trust or Qualified Personal Residence Trust, we can advise you as what you need to do to keep your estate and pass it on to your heir.  There is no reason to give away your hard earned assets to the government. 

Tax Services - We can provide you with your tax planning and preparation needs.  We do tax planning and preparation for individuals, corporations (C & S), limited liability company (LLC), partnerships, trusts, estate, fiduciary and gift tax returns.  For more tax information, please visit Silkman & Associates Accountancy Corporation.      

Business Management Services - Have you ever thought how nice it would be if you did not have to pay your bills every month, run to the bank to make a deposit or reconcile your checking account?  Well we can do all that and more for you.  This type of personal service is referred to business management services plus other services such as:  Creating a budget for you, preparing your tax returns, finding the right school for your child , retirement and investment planning and more. 

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services - We can provide you with accounting and bookkeeping services for your investment properties.  We will compile all the information for you such as rental income and expenses, and provide you with monthly financial statement.  We will relieve you of the mundane bookkeeping task and allow you to do more productive work.

Property Tax Reduction - We can help you reduce your property taxes if your property has declined in value.  You are allowed to appeal your property tax base and pay property taxes based on the lower value. 

If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to call 310.478.9200 x300 or email us at info@SilkRoadRealtyInc.com.  Thank you.