Real Estate Investing
News, insights and expert analysis on real estate investing from the team at Kiplinger.
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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
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Should You Rent or Sell Your Home When You Move?The decision to rent or sell should be based on your long-term financial goals, tax situation and willingness to take on the duties of being a landlord.
By Daniel Goodman, CFP®, CLU®
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How to Pick Your Next Remodeling Project as Renovations BoomThinking about remodeling? Here's how to pick the right project and nab the best price.
By Beth Braverman
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3 Lessons I've Learned as a Real Estate Investing ProFor long-term success, you need to look beyond market momentum and focus on stability and diversification. You also need the resilience to stick to a strategy.
By Kent Roers, CFP®
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Is a Delaware Statutory Trust Right for You? 5 Questions to AskReady to retire? A DST can help landlords complete a 1031 exchange without buying another property to manage. But the structure is not for everyone.
By Carl E. Sera, CMT
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Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designations: Your Governor's RoleWith governors redrawing the Opportunity Zone map for 2027-2036, investors who act now could shape where tax-advantaged capital flows for the next decade.
By Daniel Goodwin
