Real Estate Investing
News, insights and expert analysis on real estate investing from the team at Kiplinger.
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This High-Performance Investment Vehicle Can Pump Up Wealth
Leave online real estate investing to the beginners. Accredited investors who want real growth need the wealth-building potential of Delaware statutory trusts.
By Daniel Goodwin
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A Compelling Case for Why Property Investing Reigns Supreme
Investment data show real estate's superior risk-adjusted returns and unprecedented tax advantages through strategies like 1031 exchanges and opportunity zones.
By Daniel Goodwin
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New Opportunity Zone Rules Triple Tax Benefits: Your Strategy
New IRS guidance just reshaped the opportunity zone landscape for 2027. Here's what high-net-worth investors need to know about the enhanced rural benefits.
By Daniel Goodwin
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This 1031 Exchange Strategy Can Triple Your Cash Flow
Savvy investors can use 1031 exchanges to unlock value by moving capital across markets in a play called geographic arbitrage. These tax implications can make or break the strategy.
By Daniel Goodwin
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I'm a Real Estate Investing Expert: Optional 721 UPREIT DSTs Can Be the Best of Both Worlds
Before investing in any 721 UPREIT exchange, look for one that offers a straightforward, investor-friendly exit.
By Dwight Kay
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I'm a Real Estate Investing Pro: This Is What Investors Should Know About Truck Stop Investments
Truck stops might seem like good investments, but they can actually be a risky gamble due to unstable fuel prices, unreliable operators and coming changes in transportation. Instead, consider safer options like industrial or residential properties.
By Dwight Kay
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The Risks of Forced DST-to-UPREIT Conversions, From a Real Estate Expert
Some new Delaware statutory trust offerings are forcing investors into 721 UPREIT conversions at the end of the hold period, raising concerns about loss of control, limited liquidity, opaque valuations and unexpected tax liabilities.
By Dwight Kay
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The Five Best Side Hustles for Retirees
More older people are working in retirement to boost income and stave off boredom. These gigs and hustles make the most sense for the golden years crowd.
By Brian O'Connell
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The Ultra-Rich Don't Always Pay Cash: Why Mark Zuckerberg Took Out a Mortgage
Some of the wealthiest Americans opt for mortgages as a strategic way to preserve liquidity, leverage investments and reduce tax exposure.
By Laura Gariepy
