Real Estate Investing
News, insights and expert analysis on real estate investing from the team at Kiplinger.
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Will Real Estate and Private Equity Shine Again in 2026?
Real estate, private equity and general partner stakes could benefit from future interest rate cuts. What are the risks and rewards of investing in each?
By Joseph W. Spada, CFP®
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Relying on Real Estate in Retirement? Avoid These 3 Mistakes
The keys to successful real estate planning for retirees: Stop thinking of property income as a reliable paycheck, start planning for tax consequences and structure your assets early to maintain flexibility.
By Rob Edwards
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How to Use Qualified Opportunity Funds for Tax-Free Savings
Investors who combine Roth IRAs, the gold standard of tax-free savings, with qualified opportunity funds could enjoy decades of tax-free growth.
By Michael Kelley
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How to Use 1031 Exchanges to Build Your Real Estate Empire
Small rental properties can be excellent investments, but you can use 1031 exchanges to transition to commercial real estate for bigger wealth-building.
By Daniel Goodwin
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Should You Pay Cash for a Home? Why Even Millionaires Choose Mortgages
Some of the wealthiest Americans opt for mortgages as a strategic way to preserve liquidity, leverage investments and reduce tax exposure.
By Laura Gariepy
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How to Turn Your 401(k) Into A Real Estate Empire
Tapping your 401(k) to purchase investment properties is risky, but it could deliver valuable rental income in your golden years.
By Adam Shell
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2026's Tax Trifecta: Expert Guide to Rural OZs (With Calendar)
Real estate investors can triple their tax step-up with rural opportunity zones this year. This month-by-month action plan will ensure you meet the deadlines.
By Daniel Goodwin
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Have You Aligned Your Tax Strategy With These OBBBA Changes?
Individuals and businesses should work closely with their financial advisers to refine tax strategies this season in light of these five OBBBA changes.
By John Bute, CPA
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Investors Could Reap Millions With 2026's Shift in Tax Rules
Three major tax strategies will align in 2026, creating unique opportunities for real estate investors to significantly grow their wealth. Here's how it works.
By Daniel Goodwin
