UPREITs and Legal Aspects

When executed properly, Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trusts (UPREITs) can provide a tax-advantaged diversification approach or exit strategy if you’re done with active property ownership. However, the process can be intricate and involves legal and tax issues.
Converting a Primary Residence into a Rental Property

Selling your residential property might be a way to generate income. But it’s not the only way. You might also consider converting that primary residence into a rental property.
Refinancing a Tenancy-in-Common (TIC) Property

Refinancing can be a necessary strategy for investment property owners entering into a Tenancy-in-Common (TIC) agreement. However, due to the setup of a TIC, refinancing can be highly complex and require multiple steps. Understanding what’s involved in the process can help determine if refinancing the property is feasible.
Using Expenses to Reduce Capital Gains Taxes

Capital gains taxes (CGT) can represent a significant expense when you sell a property. However, there are ways to reduce the tax liability, including using certain expenses to offset realized gains.
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.