What Does Intent Have To Do With A 1031 Exchange?
Thursday, July 14
The IRS is strict when it comes to approving legitimate 1031 exchanges. One area where they pay special attention is intent – specifically that of the investor. In particular, the actions of the investor before and after a transaction will often be scrutinized. In order to qualify for a 1031 exch...
Why Securitized Real Estate Should Be On Every Investor's Radar
Monday, July 11
The phrase “securitized real estate” may not be a familiar concept to non-professional investors. However, it pays to learn about this type of investment, as it offers investment benefits not found with other investment vehicles.Securitized real estate is real estate that is packaged and sold as ...
Why Are DSTs So Appealing To Lenders?
Friday, July 08
Access to and participation in securitized real estate has been greatly simplified for many investors with the advent of Delaware Statutory Trusts (DST). In a DST, the trust owns 100% of the fee interest in the real estate and is the sole borrower. This usually results in very competitive interes...
Recaptured Depreciation: Why It's Important
Thursday, July 07
Section 1031 of the IRS Code permits the deferral of capital gains tax on the sale of business or investment property when certain conditions are met. While this can be a powerful tax-deferral strategy, there is one significant potential tax liability that many investors don’t initially consider....
How To Complete A Successful 1031 Exchange
Tuesday, July 05
With a 1031 exchange, an investor can keep money that would ordinarly be paid in taxes. This is why an exchange is a powerful tool to create additional wealth. However, not every property transaction qualifies as a 1031 Exchange. To enjoy a successful exchange, four basic tenets must be followed:...
Why 1031 Buyers Are Attracted To Off-Market Transactions
Wednesday, June 29
When it comes to a successful 1031 exchange, one factor overshadows all others – time. In order to stay within strict IRS rules related to such transactions, the buyer seeking to replace his or her property must identify replacement property within 45 days and close on the transaction within ...