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Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) Debt Liabilities: What You Need to Know
There are many angles to view how Delaware Statutory Trust debt liabilities are used. We can view it from the investor’s perspective, the lender, or the DST sponsor. DST investors should be familiar with all of them to fully understand the potential benefits of DST liabilities and advantages.
Delaware Statutory Trust Liquidity: What You Need to Know
Our previous blogs outlined the various potential benefits of a Delaware Statutory Investment (DST), especially in the role of a 1031 exchange replacement property. DSTs can help with portfolio diversification, allowing you to acquire fractional shares in high-quality real estate you otherwise might not be able to afford. They’re also passive investments. As a DST beneficiary, you don’t have to worry about managing real estate or obtaining mortgages. The DST sponsor takes care of it all.
Revenue Ruling 2004-86: What You Need To Know
If you’re investing in a DST via a 1031 exchange, you’ll benefit by having knowledge of Revenue Ruling 2004-86. The cornerstone ruling allowed 1031 exchanges into DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts) while solving the problem of using TICs (tenant-in-common) as a 1031 exchange vehicle. In fact, TICs have faded in favor of DSTs when doing a 1031 exchange. Read on to learn more important details about this ruling.
How Do REITs Make Money?
In previous blogs, we've touched on the idea of passive income for investors. One way to pursue passive income is the Real Estate Investment Trust or REIT. Unlike other investments that strive to provide passive income, such as the Delaware Statutory Trust, REITs are positioned as securities. In other words, investors put their capital (via sponsors/management firms) into real estate companies, potentially receiving income in return.
What is a Zero Coupon Delaware Statutory Trust?
Potential tax benefits are one reason you might invest in a Delaware Statutory Trust as a 1031 exchange replacement property. Other reasons might include portfolio diversification, access to quality real estate assets, and potential cash flow.
What are the Opportunity Zone Benefits for Developers?
Developers can reap multiple rewards from Opportunity Zones. The advantages come in three forms: significant tax savings, effective capital raising, and strategic marketing leases. The primary allure is the substantial tax savings; when a developer has capital gains, they can invest directly into a Qualified Opportunity (QO) Fund in a relevant project. By doing so, they can tap into the full range of tax benefits that Opportunity Zones offer, maximizing their investment.
721 UPREIT Exchange: The 6 Things You Need to Know
The 721 umbrella partnership real estate investment trust (UPREIT) exchange is a great alternative for real estate investors who want to defer capital gains taxes without having to follow a strict time frame like the 1031 exchange. The investor may also be attracted to all the other benefits that a 721 UPREIT exchange offers that the 1031 exchange might not be able to fulfill.
Can Passive Rental Losses Offset Other Passive Income?
The three generally acknowledged income categories are active, passive, and portfolio income. While active income (also called ordinary or earned income) results from active participation in an endeavor, such as wages from a job, passive income is derived from activities requiring minimal taxpayer effort. Passive sources of income may come from rental properties (but not always), partnerships in a business, and royalties. Portfolio income includes dividends, interest, and capital gains.
Alternative Trading Systems: An Overview for Investors
Alternative Trading Systems (ATS) offer a different avenue for trading securities than traditional exchanges, serving as regulated platforms that connect potential buyers and sellers. While they function similarly to national securities exchanges in matching orders, they are not classified as such. Unlike national securities exchanges, they provide a less formal, more flexible market structure. Although under the regulation of the SEC, an ATS maintains its unique identity by operating under its own set of rules, creating a niche marketplace for certain types of securities. It is noteworthy, however, that an ATS can apply to the SEC to upgrade its status to a national securities exchange if it wishes to adhere to more formal structures.
Can You Do a 1031 Exchange on an Aircraft?
A 1031 exchange is a remarkably helpful tool for investors to manage their capital gains taxes. When you want to sell an investment property and reinvest the proceeds, using a 1031 exchange enables you to reinvest the entire proceeds while deferring payment of capital gains taxes. This simple tactic provides excellent leverage for investors.
