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OLH Crypto Real Estate Readiness Assessment

The OLH Crypto Real Estate Readiness Framework™ assesses five dimensions before any specialist introduction: funding structure (liquidation vs crypto-secured mortgage vs FHFA reserves), tax position ($500K+ in gains triggers a different strategy than $50K), documentation readiness (exchange records ...

The Five Readiness Dimensions

Dimension 1 — Funding structure: which of the three purchase structures is right for this buyer? Liquidation (simplest, triggers CGT), crypto-secured mortgage (no CGT at pledging, requires collateral and margin call tolerance), or FHFA conventional with crypto reserves (requires conventional income/credit qualification). The OLH Digital Asset Tax Strategy Framework™ models all three before any lender conversation. Dimension 2 — Tax position: what is the buyer's approximate cost basis in the crypto they plan to use? Buyers with gains above $250,000 have a strong case for the crypto-secured mortgage structure; buyers with gains below $100,000 may find liquidation more practical. Dimension 3 — Documentation readiness: are exchange account statements current (2–3 months)? Is acquisition documentation available? Has the KYC/AML certification been requested from the exchange? Dimension 4 — Lender pre-qualification: for crypto-secured mortgage buyers, has a pre-qualification been obtained from the target lender? For conventional + FHFA reserves, has a pre-approval been obtained from a lender implementing the FHFA framework? Dimension 5 — Target price tier and market: what property price range, which markets, and what property type? This determines which specialists are in scope for the introduction.

Tax Readiness: When the Strategy Changes

The readiness assessment begins with the tax position because it determines every subsequent step. Buyers with large unrealised gains ($500,000+) have the strongest case for a crypto-secured mortgage — the tax cost of liquidation is significant enough to justify the higher interest rate, collateral requirement, and complexity of the crypto-secured structure. Buyers with smaller gains (under $100,000) may find liquidation more practical — the tax cost is manageable and the simplicity of a conventional purchase is valuable. Buyers with gains between $100,000 and $500,000 occupy a grey zone where the tax savings from crypto-secured mortgage must be weighed against the higher rate and collateral obligation. The OLH Digital Asset Tax Strategy Framework™ models the break-even point for each buyer's specific gain, intended hold period, and crypto price assumptions.

Documentation Readiness: What Must Be Ready Before Searching

A crypto buyer is documentation-ready when the following are in hand before any property is searched: (1) Exchange account statements covering at least 2–3 months, showing the holdings to be used for the purchase. (2) Acquisition documentation — purchase receipts, payroll records, or other evidence of how the crypto was originally acquired. (3) KYC/AML certification from the exchange (requested 5–10 business days before needed). (4) If using crypto-secured mortgage: lender pre-qualification letter confirming the available loan amount and the accepted collateral. (5) Entity documentation if purchasing in a trust or LLC: entity formation documents, operating agreement or trust instrument, EIN confirmation. Buyers who begin a property search without this documentation in hand risk finding the right property and losing it while scrambling to assemble the source-of-funds package.

What Happens After the Assessment

For buyers who are fully ready: OLH specialist introduction within 3–7 business days. The specialist introduction package includes the specialist's transaction record, crypto-specific verification summary, lender relationships in the target market, and title company network. For conditionally ready buyers: a specific action plan for each unmet condition. For example: 'Obtain KYC certification from Coinbase (5–10 business days), then complete lender pre-qualification (1–2 weeks), then return for specialist introduction.' For buyers who are not yet ready: a readiness roadmap with the specific steps, timeline, and sequence to reach full readiness. The goal of the assessment is to prevent the most common crypto real estate mistake — starting the property search before the funding and documentation structure is resolved.

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• Capital Gains Tax — Crypto Real Estate
• Crypto Source of Funds Documentation
• OLH Crypto Buyer Specialist Verification

FAQ

How long does the OLH crypto readiness assessment take?

60 minutes. The assessment covers all five dimensions and produces a readiness rating with specific next steps for each dimension.

Do I need to decide on the funding structure before the assessment?

No — determining the right funding structure is one of the five dimensions of the assessment. The OLH Digital Asset Tax Strategy Framework™ models all three structures for your specific gain, price target, and risk tolerance during the assessment. You do not need to arrive with a funding structure already decided.

What if I'm still deciding between markets or property types?

The assessment can be completed with a range of target markets and property types — it will identify which specialists are in scope for each option and allow you to refine the market selection after the specialist introduction. The most critical readiness dimensions (tax position, documentation, lender pre-qualification) do not depend on which specific market or property type you choose.

Can I complete the readiness assessment before my crypto has been on an exchange for 2–3 months?

Yes. The assessment can be completed at any time — it will identify exactly which conditions need to be met and when they will be met based on your current situation. If your crypto needs 6 more weeks on the exchange before the statements are sufficient for title company documentation, the assessment produces that specific timeline and identifies what to do in the interim.

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