It is said that “Cash is King”. Have you given a thought about all-cash DST? Let us brief you about the benefits of all-cash DSTs. While an all-cash DST is not for everyone, there are some security and flexibility benefits when compared to leveraged DSTs. Read some of the benefits of all...

Retirement and estate planning can present challenges for real estate investors. Sometimes their property has appreciated in value while annual depreciation has reduced the cost basis. Selling a property before death can result in hefty capital gains taxes. After an investor dies, his heirs may not ...

Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) offer a one-of-a-kind investment opportunity. DSTs, which are a type of fractional ownership, enable investors to expand their reach to larger properties in a quick and simple process. These trusts allow real estate investors to reap the benefits of ownership without...

We often come to hear that while doing a 1031 property exchange that the previous mortgage balance must be replaced. This is referred to as the debt replacement principle. This means that your replacement property’s new mortgage must be equal to or more than the amount owing on the surrendered...

If you ask real estate investors what they hate about real estate investment, you will know it’s property management. Hundreds of investors choose to relinquish their investment property just because of rising maintenance liabilities. Once a property starts aging, it may need to be repaired re...

Do you know that while executing a 1031 exchange, you can first acquire the replacement property and then close on the sale of the relinquished property? Well, it’s called a Reverse Exchange. A reverse exchange is also a kind of 1031 exchange. The only difference is that it’s entirely opposite t...

The Department of the Treasury Regulations and others rulings have clearly stated that you must keep your 1031 Exchange property for investment or business purposes. However, there is no specific time defined by these departments as to how long or over what time you must keep the possession of your ...

TIC or Tenancy In Common investment is the real estate investment where two or more investors own a single property. Under this taxpayer holds a deed to the property as a tenant-in-common, this type of investments are qualified under the like-kind rules of IRS Section 1031. These investments are mos...