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The Future of 1031 Exchanges: A Legislative Update

The Resiliency of 1031 Exchanges 1031 exchanges have proven remarkably resilient over the years despite numerous attempts to modify or eliminate them. This strategy, allowing investors to defer capital gains taxes on like-kind property exchanges, has withstood various legislative threats due to their perceived economic benefits. Politicians hold divergent views on the value of 1031 exchanges. Proponents argue that they stimulate economic growth by encouraging real estate investment and redevelop...

DST 1031 Exchange By on Sep 04, 2024

5 Advanced 1031 Exchange Strategies Your Clients May Not Know About

Introduction As a Qualified Intermediary, staying well-versed in advanced 1031 exchange strategies is essential to providing the best service to your clients. This blog explores five less common but highly effective 1031 exchange strategies, offering insights to help you address complex transactions successfully.

DST 1031 Exchange By on Aug 28, 2024

1031 Exchange Property Options (DSTs, Oil & Gas)

Introduction As a Qualified Intermediary (QI), your role in facilitating 1031 exchanges is crucial to successfully deferring capital gains taxes for your clients. Understanding the diverse replacement property options available can significantly enhance the value you bring to the table. This article aims to highlight two compelling alternatives within the 1031 exchange framework: Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and Oil & Gas investments. By broadening your knowledge of these options, you ca...

DST 1031 Exchange By on Aug 14, 2024

Your Guide to DST Proficiency

Introduction As an experienced Qualified Intermediary (QI), you recognize our knowledge of DSTs helps your clients recognize a vast market of replacement properties they otherwise might not have been familiar with. In our commitment to helping you grow your understanding of DSTs - and further distinguishing your practice - we offer this discussion that goes a few steps deeper. This blog will explore more of the intricacies of DSTs, covering securitized real estate, regulatory considerations, the...

DST 1031 Exchange By on Aug 07, 2024

DST Property Sectors Positioned to Perform

Introduction to Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Landscape As we find ourselves halfway through 2024, the commercial real estate (CRE) market presents a mixed outlook. Various sectors are experiencing different phases of their cycles, with some showing resilience despite broader economic challenges.

DST 1031 Exchange By on Jun 05, 2024

Retirement Options for a Real Estate Investor

As an investor, you have likely heard that investing in real estate can be a great way to build long-term wealth potential. However, as you prepare for retirement, it is important to understand the various types of retirement options that may be available to you as a real estate investor, and how to structure your investments to help manage taxes. In this blog post, we will explore various retirement strategies available and tax strategies that can help you manage your tax liability.

Financial Planning Financial Advisor DST Diversification 1031 Exchange Estate Planning Tax Planning Annuities Asset Preservation Retirement Planning 401k Tax Management Qualified Opportunity Zones Opportunity Zones Alternative Investments Oil & Gas By on Apr 07, 2023

1031 Exchange Options

A 1031 exchange is a tax-deferred exchange of one investment property for another. In a 1031 exchange, the investor can defer paying taxes on the gains from the sale of the property by using the proceeds to purchase a similar property within a certain timeframe. This tax-deferred exchange is governed by section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

DST 1031 Exchange Tax Planning Opportunity Zones QOZ By on Apr 03, 2023

What is Securitized Real Estate?

Securitized real estate refers to the process of pooling real estate assets and packaging them into securities. These securities can then be bought and sold by suitable investors, allowing them to invest in real estate without directly owning the physical property.

Financial Planning DST 1031 Exchange Alternative Investments By on Mar 29, 2023

It’s Tax Time. Here are the Forms to Keep an Eye On for 1031 Exchanges

That favorite time of year has come around once again. Time to file your tax returns! And to help ensure you are prepared to complete and file your returns, we wanted to remind you of a few forms to be looking for if you are one of our clients who used a 1031 exchange to sell investment property last year.

1031 Exchange Tax Planning Tax Tips Tax Management By on Mar 28, 2023

Is There a Required Holding Period for 1031 Exchange Replacement Properties?

Many real estate investors use 1031 exchanges to defer their capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture by replacing a relinquished property with a qualified like-kind replacement property. However, there are a number of very specific rules and timelines that must be followed before you can receive favorable tax treatment through a 1031 exchange.

1031 Exchange By on Mar 02, 2023