Article on Sep 4, 2024 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 May 28, 2023 Pros and Cons of Deferring Taxes with A 721 Exchange A 721 exchange, or UPREIT, can be a great tax mitigation strategy for investors, though not everyone is suited to them.