Real Estate Investing
News, insights and expert analysis on real estate investing from the team at Kiplinger.
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When a Home Upgrade Becomes a Lifestyle Creep Trap
Do you know how much that new backyard will actually end up costing you each month?
By Becca van Sambeck
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Why Billionaires Like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Borrow Instead of Paying Cash for Homes
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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You May Still Be Able to Defer Your 2025 Capital Gains
People who realized a capital gain in 2025 can still use Qualified Opportunity Fund tax incentives to defer it, even if they've already filed their taxes.
By Michael Kelley
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How Much Do You Need to Join the 1% Club in Your State?
Being a top earner is relative: Why trading a high-tax zip code for a low-cost state is the ultimate retirement power move.
By Adam Shell
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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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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
