real estate investing
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
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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
Are Opportunity Zones for You? 5 Questions to Ask
Are Opportunity Zones for You? 5 Questions to Ask
Don’t let the dazzling tax breaks blind you to some potential downsides. Dig in and do your research before taking advantage of what could be a hot in…
October 27, 2020
Considering Real Estate? Know the ABCs of DSTs, TICs and 1031s
Considering Real Estate? Know the ABCs of DSTs, TICs and 1031s
Having commercial and multifamily real estate in your investment portfolio provides diversification, and it can potentially generate income and help y…
October 1, 2020
Retirees, Create An Emergency Fund for Rental Property
Retirees, Create An Emergency Fund for Rental Property
Build a cushion to protect your income from an unforeseen crisis.
September 15, 2020
Before You Do a 1031 Exchange, Consider These 4 Alternative Investment Options
Before You Do a 1031 Exchange, Consider These 4 Alternative Investment Options
1031 exchange investors have multiple choices – not just direct ownership of an income property.
July 27, 2020
Cash In on a Housing Revolution
Cash In on a Housing Revolution
COVID-19 will change home buying for the better, in part by creating more homebodies.
July 22, 2020
Before You Invest in ‘Crowdfunded’ Real Estate, Consider the Tax Implications
Before You Invest in ‘Crowdfunded’ Real Estate, Consider the Tax Implications
Many syndicated real estate investments miss out on a major tax benefit, but there are some ways to do your deal that avoid that issue.
July 7, 2020
Is a Rental Property the Best Way to Grow Your Wealth?
Is a Rental Property the Best Way to Grow Your Wealth?
A rental real estate investment can seem like a great way to build your wealth (and maybe generate a little extra income), but how often does it reall…
November 1, 2018
How to Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Real Estate
How to Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Real Estate
Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are the usual way most people invest their IRAs, but there are alternatives. For investors who would rather walk their …
September 20, 2018