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How Biden’s Tax Plan Could Affect Your Real Estate Investments
real estate investing 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. But before you do anything, understand that there’s no telling what will come of President Biden’s tax proposals with a divided Congress, and you do have some interesting options in the meantime.
By Dwight Kay Published
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How a DST Solved One Landlord’s Million-Dollar Problem
real estate investing 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 landlords look for a way to retire from the biz without a big tax bill.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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How to Fail as a Landlord
real estate investing 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 five things no reputable landlord should ever do.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Retirement Planning? Don’t Forget About Investment Real Estate
real estate investing 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 hands-on landlord. You can make passive real estate investments and avoid the 3 a.m. calls about clogged toilets!
By Dwight Kay Published
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What Is a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange?
real estate investing 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 move can accomplish for you or how it works. Read on for some key terms and tips.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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A Risk-Averse Approach to Real Estate Investing
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 appreciation from investment real estate.
By Dwight Kay Published
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Top 10 Reasons Real Estate Investors Are Jumping into DSTs
real estate investing Delaware Statutory Trusts solve a lot of the headaches of owning and managing rental properties, but real estate investors are looking at them for more reasons than just that. And many are getting involved through 1031 exchanges.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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Passive Real Estate Investing with a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST)
real estate investing Something to consider when it’s time to step away from being a landlord but you still want to defer capital gains.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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4 Ways to Invest in Real Estate to Generate Income
real estate investing 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’s examine the range of ways to invest in real estate for income, including REITs, triple-net leased property, Delaware Statutory Trusts and tenants-in-common properties.
By Dwight Kay Published
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