As the debate on tax reform drags on in Washington -- and will surely continue, even if a final reform bill passes -- retail investors are trying to read the policy changes to determine whether, and how, any tax code changes could impact their portfolios in general. And this certainly includes alternative investments.

Advisers also see another good year for equities, TD Ameritrade survey finds

Notably, the Act will significantly impact real estate investors, sponsors and developers, and there are a number of special provisions applicable to REITs and REIT investors. Below is a brief summary of some of the Act’s provisions that are expected to have the greatest effect on the real estate industry.

In its annual priorities letter, the regulator flags some new areas of focus for 2018, including cryptocurrencies, securities-backed lines of credit and business continuity.

Advisors face a mixed bag of dilemmas surrounding hot-button topics over the turn of any calendar year.

HNW investors are especially attracted to single-tenant net lease deals in the retail sector.

The turn of the 21st century brought excitement as the Internet started evolving into the network that we know today as more companies finally grasped the level of innovation and before fully exploiting the web’s potential.

The Green Street Commercial Property Price Index was essentially unchanged in December.

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act is the biggest change to the US tax code in 30 years. Little wonder, then, there are provisions that need further clarification from the Treasury Department. Here are the CRE-related ones that bother experts the most.