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Disadvantages of Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) 1031 Exchange Replacement Properties

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Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) offer the opportunity for passive investments in commercial real estate assets that typically are out of financial reach for most solo investors.

Jul 4, 2022

What Real Estate Investors Need To Know About Biden’s Tax Proposal

What Real Estate Investors Need To Know About Biden’s Tax Proposal

President Biden’s tax agenda includes several changes that may affect real estate investors. One of the more high-impact changes is the potential elimination of the 1031 exchange which many real estate investors take advantage of every year. Real estate tax law changes are expected to include:

May 24, 2021

1031 Exchanges Escaping the Chopping Block For Now

1031 Exchanges Escaping the Chopping Block For Now

President Joe Biden signed nearly three dozen executive orders in the first six days of his administration. Most of them involve rolling back policies enacted under his predecessor or dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Feb 19, 2021

Evaluating Real Estate Risk

Evaluating Real Estate Risk

Every investment involves risk with the possibility of gain. Where risk is the potential for financial loss and/or uncertainty in investment decisions or activities, accurately quantifying the level of risk is key to healthy investing.

Dec 11, 2020

The Basics of Single-Tenant Net-Leased (STNL or NNN) Properties

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A Single-Tenant Triple-Net property (also known as “Net-Lease”, “STNL” or “NNN”) refers to a property which is 100 percent leased to one tenant with a lease structure in which the tenant is responsible for all property-related expenses, leaving the landlord with minimal responsibilities. NNN properties are a popular choice for individuals who wish to invest in real estate, but may not have the time or desire to actively manage a property.

Sep 18, 2020

The Risks of Investing in Single Tenant NNN Properties

The Risks of Investing in Single Tenant NNN Properties

“Better safe than sorry” is an adage that often gets overlooked in the world of real estate investing. When evaluating a potential property, calculating the expected return is relatively easy, but understanding the associated risks is really difficult. What’s a real estate investor with a lower tolerance for risk to do?

Jun 22, 2020

The Extension Of 1031 Exchange Deadlines: Are You Ready?

The Extension Of 1031 Exchange Deadlines: Are You Ready?

When the IRS announced various deadline extensions in April 2020, a large bulk of the U.S. population breathed a collective sigh of relief. The extension of quarterly tax payments and filing deadlines from April 15 to mid-July provided wiggle room for taxpayers dealing with COVID-19’s economic fallout.

Jun 10, 2020

The 1031 Exchange: Maintaining Wealth Through Passive Management

The 1031 Exchange: Maintaining Wealth Through Passive Management

When individuals are younger, investment goals typically focus on wealth creation. In this situation, investors are able, and willing, to take on higher risk, with anticipation of higher rewards. Investors have a longer life span to experience the ebbs and flows of a capital market, and their risk appetite can prove very rewarding in the long game, albeit volatile in the short. 

Jun 8, 2020

A Deep Dive into Real Estate Portfolio Diversification

A Deep Dive into Real Estate Portfolio Diversification

Ask any investment banker or financial planner about the best advice when it comes to building and maintaining a portfolio designed to provide steady returns, and the answer generally boils down to one word: Diversification.

Jun 5, 2020

Solving The Real Estate Tax Problem

Solving The Real Estate Tax Problem

Individuals acquire and own real estate because it is considered to be a good investment. When handled correctly, ownership of an office building can produce a steady cash flow, and a profitable return when the asset is sold.

Jun 3, 2020

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