real estate investing
What’s a DST? The Lowdown for Real Estate Investors
What’s a DST? The Lowdown for Real Estate Investors
Delaware Statutory Trusts can potentially solve a lot of problems for real estate investors and those considering a 1031 exchange in this hot market. …
May 22, 2022
Why Now Might Be a Good Time to Sell Your Investment Real Estate 
Why Now Might Be a Good Time to Sell Your Investment Real Estate
Today’s rental property owners are facing challenges and pressures they have never seen before. Luckily, there are alternative investment strategies t…
April 1, 2022
5 Types of Investors Who Should NOT Do a Delaware Statutory Trust
5 Types of Investors Who Should NOT Do a Delaware Statutory Trust
Delaware Statutory Trusts, or DSTs, solve a lot of problems for real estate investors interested in a 1031 exchange … but they’re not right for everyo…
March 20, 2022
1031s: Minimizing the Tax Burden on Investment Property
1031s: Minimizing the Tax Burden on Investment Property
A 1031 exchange can give you more cash on hand when upgrading your investment properties. When used wisely, 1031s can even lower your overall tax burd…
February 17, 2022
Is This the Year to Lower Your Taxes While Helping the Environment?
Is This the Year to Lower Your Taxes While Helping the Environment?
Going solar, whether for your home or for a commercial project, can bring along with it powerful tax credits for the next several years.
January 22, 2022
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The Problem With Today’s Hot Real Estate Investment Market
The Problem With Today’s Hot Real Estate Investment Market
With prices this high, it’s tempting to cash out of a real estate investment right now. But if you want to do a 1031 exchange to avoid a tax hit, you …
January 14, 2022
Homebuilder Stocks Get a Pandemic Boost
Homebuilder Stocks Get a Pandemic Boost
As COVID shifts to an endemic, housing stocks could get a lift should Americans move to homes with more space and amenities.
December 20, 2021
Qualified Opportunity Zone Investing 101
Qualified Opportunity Zone Investing 101
This type of real estate investing offers significant tax breaks on capital gains for the right investors. Could that be you? Check out this case stud…
November 18, 2021
Minimizing Taxes When You Inherit Money
Minimizing Taxes When You Inherit Money
Some inherited assets are tax-friendly, but under new rules, others come with a hefty tax bill. We help you get the most out of a legacy.
October 29, 2021
Once the Pandemic Recedes, Where Will the Real Estate Investment Opportunities Be?
Once the Pandemic Recedes, Where Will the Real Estate Investment Opportunities Be?
Some sectors of real estate are emerging from the pandemic in much better shape than others. Investors thinking about real estate need to know where t…
September 14, 2021
How 2 Physicians Built Retirement Wealth in Real Estate Through a 1031 Exchange
How 2 Physicians Built Retirement Wealth in Real Estate Through a 1031 Exchange
A brother-sister team amassed millions in rental properties, but when life got too busy, they were shocked at the tax bill they’d owe if they sold. Th…
September 3, 2021
58-Year-Old Landlord Says Goodbye to Tenants
58-Year-Old Landlord Says Goodbye to Tenants
How Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) are helping retirees find time and freedom. Here's one couple’s story of gaining their freedom by quitting the la…
July 23, 2021
Red-Hot Housing Market Today Could Burn Real Estate Professionals Tomorrow
Red-Hot Housing Market Today Could Burn Real Estate Professionals Tomorrow
Yes, real estate is hot right now, and agents and investors are flush with cash. It’s time for real estate professionals to diversify their finances, …
July 21, 2021
Are 1031 Exchanges Right for Me?
Are 1031 Exchanges Right for Me?
There’s a possibility the tax-deferral benefit of such property exchanges could end for some high-net-worth real estate investors, so that could speed…
July 18, 2021
Today’s Real Estate Market Requires Extra Vigilance
Today’s Real Estate Market Requires Extra Vigilance
The market is hot, but don’t get so excited that you go into a deal with blinders on. In particular, you should realize that your real estate broker m…
June 24, 2021
How Biden’s Tax Plan Could Affect Your Real Estate Investments
How Biden’s Tax Plan Could Affect Your Real Estate Investments
Should you sell your real estate investments before any changes to capital gains taxes or 1031 exchanges get made? That’s what many people are asking.…
June 22, 2021
How a DST Solved One Landlord’s Million-Dollar Problem
How a DST Solved One Landlord’s Million-Dollar Problem
Considering that 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day in America, 1031 Exchanges and Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) are entering a golden era as more …
June 19, 2021
How to Fail as a Landlord
How to Fail as a Landlord
If you’re thinking of getting into the rental property business, do it the right way, or be prepared for the consequences. A longtime landlord lists f…
June 7, 2021
Retirement Planning? Don’t Forget About Investment Real Estate
Retirement Planning? Don’t Forget About Investment Real Estate
Investment properties have the potential to generate monthly income and appreciation as part of a diversified portfolio. But you don’t have to be a ha…
June 7, 2021
What Is a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange?
What Is a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange?
If you have real estate investments, you’ve probably heard of the term, but you may not have a full understanding of what this valuable tax-deferral m…
May 4, 2021
A Risk-Averse Approach to Real Estate Investing
A Risk-Averse Approach to Real Estate Investing
You can invest in income property in a decidedly defensive way. Here are four conservative strategies to minimize risk while you pursue income and app…
March 22, 2021
Top 10 Reasons Real Estate Investors Are Jumping into DSTs
Top 10 Reasons Real Estate Investors Are Jumping into DSTs
Delaware Statutory Trusts solve a lot of the headaches of owning and managing rental properties, but real estate investors are looking at them for mor…
March 21, 2021
Passive Real Estate Investing with a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST)
Passive Real Estate Investing with a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST)
Something to consider when it’s time to step away from being a landlord but you still want to defer capital gains.
January 29, 2021
4 Ways to Invest in Real Estate to Generate Income
4 Ways to Invest in Real Estate to Generate Income
Owning your own home can be a good investment, but it’s not the same as owning income properties, which have the potential to produce cash income. Let…
January 4, 2021
Real Estate Investing in 2021 Comes Down to 5 ‘Un’ Words
Real Estate Investing in 2021 Comes Down to 5 ‘Un’ Words
For success in real estate investing today, here are five buzzwords to keep in mind going forward.
November 10, 2020
How to Build a Diversified Real Estate Investment Portfolio
How to Build a Diversified Real Estate Investment Portfolio
Having a diversified commercial and multifamily real estate portfolio is important to potentially reduce risk and create multiple opportunities for po…
November 9, 2020