Real Estate Investing
News, insights and expert analysis on real estate investing from the team at Kiplinger.
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DST Taxes: Why You Pay on More Than the IncomeDST investors may pay taxes on income being held back for future property improvements. It's no cause for alarm, as taxes today mean tax benefits tomorrow.
By Dwight Kay
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Why a 'Fee-Based' DST Investing Sales Pitch Is a Red FlagAn AUM fee on a Delaware statutory trust can cost investors far more than a one-time commission in the long run. So why are fiduciary advisers proposing it?
By Dwight Kay
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How Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) Actually WorkA Delaware statutory trust turns one property into a passive fractional interest in another. Here's how it works and why giving up control is part of the deal.
By Carl E. Sera, CMT
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How the Energy Crisis Is Changing Real Estate InvestingFrom strategic 1031 exchanges to 100% bonus depreciation and Opportunity Funds, this is how savvy investors are turning global turbulence into long-term wealth.
By Daniel Goodwin
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How Real Estate Investors Can Prep for Opportunity Zone 2.0The new IRS guidelines for Opportunity Zone 2.0 bring key rule changes and enhanced incentives for rural investments. Here is what investors need to know.
By Daniel Goodwin
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How to Avoid the 1031 Exchange 45-Day TrapA 1031 exchange gives you 45 days to identify your replacement property, but starting the clock unprepared can cost you. Here's how to manage the process.
By Carl E. Sera, CMT
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Is a 1031 Exchange Right for You? Pros, Cons, and RisksInvestors should look beyond the "automatic" tax deferral of a 1031 exchange and assess whether staying in the landlord game aligns with their long-term goals.
By Daniel Goodwin
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How to Exit Real Estate Without a Huge Tax BillReal estate developers wanting to exit but facing a hefty tax bill can transition into a diversified portfolio of Delaware statutory trusts via a 1031 exchange.
By Dwight Kay
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Best 1031 Exchange Options for Retiring Landlords1031 investors tired of managing property have several alternatives beyond moving into a passive DST. It depends on how much control and work you want to keep.
By Jason Milton
