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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

Introducing Clients to DSTs Can Help Grow Your Practice

Introduction to Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) As you probably know, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) are legal entities that allow multiple investors to hold fractional ownership in commercial real estate assets. These trusts are especially popular for their role in 1031 exchanges, where they enable investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds from the sale of a property into a "like-kind" asset. DSTs offer a unique blend of tax advantages, passive income potential, and acce...

Financial Planning DST By on May 30, 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

What Happens When You Sell a DST?

Accredited investors who own a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) are generally familiar with the rules governing a DST investment. But one area of confusion we often hear about relates to the ability for an investor to sell their fractional interest, and what that process entails.

DST By on Feb 16, 2023