Article on Dec 17, 2025 Five Strategies to Defer Capital Gains in Real Estate Investing Real estate investors can defer capital gains taxes using five strategic approaches: selling in low-income years to benefit from reduced tax rates, using installment sales to spread gains over multiple tax years, contributing to donor-advised funds for immediate tax deductions, employing 1031 exchanges to defer taxes by reinvesting in similar properties, and investing in qualified opportunity zones for both tax deferral and potential tax-free appreciation. These strategies require careful planning and professional guidance from a team of experts to maximize benefits while navigating complex tax regulations.
Article on Dec 11, 2025 Delaware Statutory Trusts Attract Real Estate Investors In Droves DSTs are gaining immense popularity among 1031 exchange investors seeking passive income, diversification, and tax deferment from multifamily and commercial real estate. Professionally managed, DSTs provide stable cashflow without landlord duties, offering an appealing hands-off investment alternative.
Article on Dec 3, 2025 Considering a 1031 Exchange? The Rules You Need to Know The article explains the key rules and strategies around the 1031 tax-deferred exchange, a powerful tool for real estate investors. Fundamentally, a 1031 exchange allows investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds from the sale of one investment property into a "like-kind" replacement property. The article outlines the strict timelines involved, the requirement to reinvest the full sale proceeds, and the different exchange structures available. It cautions that professional assistance is critical to navigate the complexities and avoid costly mistakes. Ultimately, the 1031 exchange can be a valuable way to indefinitely defer capital gains, unless the investor decides to cash out, in which case the taxes become due.
Article on Nov 11, 2025 How Savvy Investors Use A 1031 Exchange To Defer Capital Gains and Build Wealth 1031 exchange to defer capital gains Before putting a real estate property up for sale or deciding to purchase another,...
Article on Nov 5, 2025 Why Property Investing Reigns Supreme, From a Real Estate Investing Pro Groundbreaking Federal Reserve research analyzing 145 years of investment data reveals real estate’s shocking dominance over stocks—delivering 8% annual returns...
Article on Oct 23, 2025 Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) – Pros and Cons A Delaware Statutory Trust is touted by many who sell them as the best thing going for real estate investors,...
Article on Oct 16, 2025 I’m a Real Estate Investing Pro: This 1031 Exchange Strategy Can Triple Your Cash Flow Looking to maximize your real estate investment returns while minimizing taxes? Geographic arbitrage combined with 1031 exchanges could be your...
Article on Sep 22, 2025 1031 Exchange Geographic Arbitrage DSTs are gaining immense popularity among 1031 exchange investors seeking passive income, diversification, and tax deferment from multifamily and commercial real estate. Professionally managed, DSTs provide stable cashflow without landlord duties, offering an appealing hands-off investment alternative.
Article on Aug 26, 2025 In A Delaware Statutory Trust, Who Owns The Property? If you are considering investing in a DST, it is important to understand the various benefits it offers, such as tax advantages, passive income, limited personal liability, and opportunities for accessing affordable rental properties. Here you can learn more about Delaware Statutory Trusts and explore different investment options.
Article on Aug 20, 2025 721 Exchange to Defer Taxes: Pros and Cons A 721 exchange, also known as a UPREIT (Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust) transaction, allows real estate owners to defer capital gains taxes by exchanging their property for operating partnership units in a REIT. Pros include tax deferral, diversification of real estate holdings, and potential for ongoing income. It can also provide estate planning benefits and relief from property management responsibilities.
Article on Aug 19, 2025 DST Exit Strategies: An Expert Guide to What Happens When the Trust Sells The Exit Strategy That Makes or Breaks Your DST Investment While Delaware Statutory Trust investors focus on monthly distributions, the...
Article on Jul 16, 2025 Top 10 Myths About 1031 Exchanges, Debunked The article debunks 10 common misconceptions about 1031 exchanges in real estate investing. It clarifies that these tax-deferral strategies aren't just for the wealthy, must involve like-kind real estate properties, and don't permanently eliminate taxes. The piece emphasizes strict timing requirements, the necessity of qualified intermediaries, and explains why fix-and-flip properties don't qualify. Written with humor and practical examples, it also highlights that 1031 exchanges can be valuable for modest investments and offers flexibility if investors change their minds during the process.
