Hard money is a short-term, specialized tool in commercial real estate. Learn when it fits, what it costs, and how it relates to a 1031 exchange.
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Home What Is a Qualified Intermediary (QI)? The Critical Role Behind Every 1031 Exchange If you’re considering a 1031 exchange, there’s one player in the process you cannot avoid—and shouldn’t overlook: The Qualified Intermediary. While most investors focus on what they’re buying next, the success of a 1031 exchange often depends on something far...
Home What Is a Zero-Coupon / High-LTV DST? A Strategic Tool for Solving 1031 Exchange Challenges Not every real estate investment is designed to produce income. That may sound counterintuitive—especially for investors who have spent years focused on cash flow—but in the world of 1031 exchanges, some strategies serve a very different purpose. A zero-coupon,...
Home What Is a 721 UPREIT Program? Turning Real Estate Into a Long-Term, Tax-Deferred Portfolio For many real estate investors, the 1031 exchange is the go-to strategy for deferring capital gains taxes. But over time, a pattern begins to emerge. You sell a property, complete an exchange, acquire a new one - and eventually face the same decision again. At some...
Home What Is a 1031 Exchange and How Does It Work? What Is a 1031 Exchange and How Does It Work? What Is a 1031 Exchange? A 1031 exchange allows a real estate owner to sell qualifying property and reinvest the proceeds in other qualifying real estate while deferring taxes that might otherwise be due from the sale. The name comes from Section 1031 of the...
The Real Estate Rate Report: What the Fed's Latest Decision Means for Real Estate Investors What the Fed’s latest decision means for real estate investors The Decision The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage point on September 16, increasing the target range for the federal funds rate to 3.75%–4.00%. The decision was unanimous, with all 12 voting members of the...
For many real estate investors—especially in high-value markets like California—the decision to sell a property often comes with a major tax consequence. Capital gains, depreciation recapture, and state taxes can take a meaningful portion of your proceeds if not properly managed.That’s why 1031 exchanges are so widely used. But while the concept is simple—sell and reinvest—the...