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1031 Exchanges and DSTs: A Passive Ownership Option for Real Estate Investors

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Jul 25, 2025

What Qualifies as a Tax-Advantaged Strategy?

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When investment property owners think about reducing their tax burden, they often encounter a range of strategies—some straightforward, some more complex. While some terms have historically caused confusion, many widely used tax strategies are recognized under U.S. tax law when properly structured and supported by economic rationale. Understanding how to distinguish between tax-efficient strategies and aggressive or noncompliant tactics is an important part of effective investment planning. Evaluating structure, intent, and economic substance is critical to determining whether a tax approach is appropriate and sustainable over time.

Jul 25, 2025

What Is a 1031 Exchange Custodian?

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Among the many professionals you’ll need to work with during a like-kind swap, the qualified intermediary (sometimes informally referred to as a custodian, accommodator, or facilitator) is among the most essential professionals involved in a like-kind exchange. Who is the custodian? While sometimes referred to as a custodian, the formal IRS term is qualified intermediary. These entities help coordinate the transaction by holding sale proceeds, preparing required documentation, and facilitating timely reinvestment.

Jul 25, 2025

Tenancy in Severalty: Definition, How It Works, and Examples

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Owning real estate is not as straightforward as most might assume. There are different ways to “own” a property, and knowing the nuances is essential for investors, estate planners, and anyone looking to protect their assets. Most people are familiar with a tenancy in common or joint tenancies, however, there is one tenancy less discussed: a tenancy in severalty.

Gifting Property & Capital Gains Tax: What You Need to Consider

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Real estate is more than just bricks and mortar — for many investors, it’s a cornerstone of legacy and wealth transfer. You may consider gifting your investment property to family or charitable causes as you plan for the future. While gifting can be a valuable estate planning tool, it’s important to understand how it impacts capital gains taxes — both for you and the recipient.

Jul 23, 2025

What Is a Section 721(c) Partnership?

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Among the various tax-deferral strategies available to investors today, Section 721 of the Revenue Code remains a powerful tool. This provision allows asset owners to defer capital gains taxes by contributing appreciated real estate to a partnership or real estate investment trust (REIT). In exchange, the investor gains partnership interests. The introduction of foreign investors into these structures led to new compliance concerns, prompting the addition of Section 721(c) to address gain deferral in cross-border transactions. What does this new provision entail? Who is affected? Realized 1031 has shared a straightforward guide to answer these questions.

Are Unrealized Gains Taxed at Death?

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Nobody lives forever, and many investors begin to face this sad reality as they grow older. Some investors worry about the tax burden on their heirs upon receiving assets, especially those that have appreciated over time. So, it’s important to address the question, “Are unrealized gains taxed upon death?”

Jul 22, 2025

Baby Boomers, Investment Property, and the Strategic Evolution of IPWM

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As Baby Boomers retire, a wealth transition is underway. This generation holds significant real estate assets—often from investment properties acquired over decades. For many, these holdings have been reliable sources of income and appreciation. Yet, as retirement progresses, priorities change. The question is no longer, “How much can this property earn?” but also, “How do I simplify my life and preserve what I’ve built?”

What Is Tax-Loss Harvesting and How Does It Work?

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For many investors, the practice of investing is mainly about increasing gains. You employ strategies meant to increase the income from your portfolio. However, one important but sometimes underutilized strategy: managing investment losses.

Jul 21, 2025

Single-Family Rental REITs: What They Are and How They Work

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Due to rising property costs and decreased buying power, many Americans are now choosing to rent instead of owning a home. This shift in the housing market has led to the emergence of single-family rental real estate investment trusts, also known as SFR REITs. How do these investment vehicles work? What are the benefits and risks investors must consider? Below, Realized 1031 has shared a guide to help answer these questions. Keep reading to learn more.

Jul 20, 2025

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