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Buying a Furnished Rental in a 1031 Exchange: How Should Furniture and Real ...

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When you buy a furnished rental in a 1031 exchange, the real estate and the furniture should be allocated separately based on fair market value. The real property may qualify for tax deferral, but movable items such as furniture, ...

Nov 11, 2026

How Are Tenant Security Deposits and Prepaid Rent Handled in a 1031 ...

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At closing, tenant security deposits and prepaid rent are usually handled outside the exchange economics. In practice, these tenant-related amounts are often treated as prorations or operating items, not direct exchange expenses, so ...

Nov 10, 2026

How Does a Seller Repair Credit Affect a 1031 Replacement-Property Purchase?

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A seller repair credit usually does not disqualify a 1031 replacement-property purchase by itself, but it can change the economics of the deal and should be documented carefully. The main issue is whether the credit is treated as a ...

Nov 10, 2026

Delaware Statutory Trust Companies: Sponsor, Broker, and Provider ...

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A Delaware Statutory Trust company isn't a single role. In most DST investments, the sponsor creates and manages the offering, the broker helps determine whether it fits an investor’s needs and facilitates access, and the provider is ...

Oct 19, 2026

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Compound Interest

Compound interest is “interest-on-interest”, or the ability of a financial instrument to generate earnings from its earnings. Compound interest can be calculated using the formula FV = P*(1+R/N)^(N*T), where FV is the future value of the ...

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