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An Introduction to Alternative Investments

If you’ve been wondering whether alternative investments are a good idea for your portfolio, you’re not alone. Many investors are frustrated with current market conditions, leading them to seek out other investment options. While alternative investments offer many potential benefits, they’re not suitable for every investor. Before adding them to your portfolio, it’s essential to understand precisely what you’re getting into. Here’s what you need to know.

Financial Planning Financial Advisor DST Diversification 1031 Exchange Tax Management By on Aug 31, 2021

Acronyms and Initials: Understanding TICs and DSTs

Mention the words "investment property owners," and what might come to mind are mom and pop landlords who own a rental property or two. They may have come to enjoy the steady income their investment produces, but they also might be exhausted from all their maintenance and management responsibilities. However, they have other ownership options, such as the Tenancy-In-Common (TIC) and Delaware Statutory Trusts (DST) structures, if suitable.

Financial Planning Financial Advisor DST 1031 Exchange By on Aug 17, 2021

Preserve Your Agricultural Assets with a 1031 Exchange

If you own a piece of agricultural property, like a ranch or farmland, you may at some point decide it’s no longer right for you. Selling your property outright can cause you to owe thousands of dollars in capital gains taxes, significantly reducing the amount of proceeds from the sale.

Financial Planning Financial Advisor DST 1031 Exchange By on Aug 02, 2021

5 Critical Steps to Avoiding a Failed Exchange

If you’re thinking about selling your investment property, a 1031 exchange could potentially save you thousands of dollars in taxes. Although engaging in a 1031 exchange isn’t difficult, the process itself is fairly complex. You must ensure you follow a strict set of rules and meet all of the deadlines. Otherwise, you could cause the exchange to fail, lose the tax-favored status, and end up with a large bill from the IRS.

Financial Planning Financial Advisor DST 1031 Exchange By on Jul 19, 2021

Understanding the 1031 Exchange

If you’re considering making changes to your investment property portfolio, a 1031 exchange could potentially save you thousands of dollars. This transaction, which gets its name from Section 1031 of the IRS tax code, allows investors to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of an investment property by swapping for a “like-kind” replacement property. While there are many potential benefits of engaging in a 1031 exchange, it’s also a fairly complex process. This makes it critical to understand a...

Financial Planning Financial Advisor DST 1031 Exchange By on Jun 30, 2021

The Future of the 1031 Exchange Has Yet to Unfold

A potential change to the Internal Revenue Code that President Biden touted during his campaign last year just moved a giant step closer to reality. The 100-year-old IRC Section 1031 may be headed to the gallows, and participants across all sectors of the real estate industry are preparing for a fight.

Market Update Retirement Financial Planning Financial Advisor DST 1031 Exchange Tax Planning Retirement Planning Economic Update By on Jun 01, 2021

Three Key Strategies Investors Use a 1031 Exchange For

Most investors who are familiar with the 1031 Exchange, know it as an investment structure that enables an investor to defer capital gains tax on the appreciated value of a real estate investment property. And this is certainly one of the most attractive benefits an exchange offers, but it is not the only one. In fact, there are several strategic reasons why a 1031 exchange might appeal to prospective investors, and in this post, we look at a few of those.

DST Diversification 1031 Exchange Estate Planning Tax Planning By on Sep 16, 2020