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Renting A 1031 Exchange Property to Friends or Family

The Internal Revenue Code Section 1021–”Exchange of Real Property Held for Productive Use or Investment–can be a way for you to possibly defer capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture on investment property you sell or use for business purposes.
Using Section 721 to Dispose of Commercial Real Estate

Owning and managing commercial real estate (CRE) properties requires a great deal of time, money, and know-how. If you’re a CRE owner or investor who wants to move on, you could sell your properties. However, property value appreciation can mean capital gains taxes.
The Factors Impacting NNN Property Returns

A triple-net lease (NNN) real estate property can provide steady passive income with minimal landlord responsibilities. However, a triple-net arrangement doesn’t guarantee automatic returns. Many factors are involved in the success of a NNN arrangement.
The Limitations of REIT Investments

A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that buys, sells, operates, and finances income-producing properties. REITs raise capital to acquire and manage these properties by selling units or shares to investors. Income generated by the owned properties through rent and property appreciation is distributed to investors as dividends or cash flow.
Wealth Management: What it Is, What it Costs, When to Use

Real estate, stocks, bonds, and other assets can grow wealth for current needs. These assets can also pass that wealth to future generations. However, making the right decisions to reach and maintain financial goals can be difficult and complex.
What Is The Difference Between Capital Gains and Capital Gains Taxes?

If the real estate you own increases in value and you want to sell it to reap the profits. Doing so results in capital gains, which is positive. What’s not so positive are the capital gains taxes you might owe.
Keys to Improving NNN Investment Success

A triple net lease (NNN) property can be an excellent investment choice if you’re looking for real estate that can provide potentially stable passive income. This arrangement can offer many benefits, including reduced responsibilities, operating costs, and overall management.
An In-Depth Discussion of the 1031 Exchange Three Property Rule

The Internal Revenue Code §1031–Exchange of Real Property Held for Productive Use or Investment”-- if suitable, can be a viable tool for helping you defer capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture when selling investment real estate. Furthermore, exchanging your relinquished property for a replacement property potentially enhances the value of your investments and your portfolio.
What to Know Before Working With a UPREIT Sponsor

If you own appreciated-value investment real estate, an Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust (UPREIT) can be a good tax-advantaged option. Available through the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 721, a UPREIT transaction allows you to trade your real estate assets in exchange for Operating Partnership (OP) units in a real estate investment trust (REIT). Those units can be exchanged for REIT shares or cash at a later date.
Recording Tenancy-In-Common (TIC) Agreements

When structured correctly, tenancy-in-common agreements (or TICs) can offer a path to flexible real estate ownership. Understanding how TIC agreements operate also requires knowing what needs to be in writing. And one of the questions about “in writing” requirements rests on whether TIC agreements need to be recorded.