1031 Exchange Basics

New York is possibly one of the most lucrative and financially beneficial real estate markets in the world. Real estate investors have been flocking to the state for years in order to cash in on high dollar housing and other properties. Because of this, it can be incredibly competitive and makes for a large pool …

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Using a 1031 exchange involves exchanging one investment property for another without incurring immediate liability to pay any capital gains taxes on the property transactions. One of the key requirements of a 1031 exchange is that the same investor must be involved in both transactions. That means that the seller of the original investment property …

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When you think of Illinois real estate investing, what’s the first word that comes to mind? Taxes. Yep, us too. With the wealth of properties in the rural areas and the high value of the Chicago metro area, there are endless opportunities for real estate investing all over the state. This means there are a …

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Overview of Delaware Statutory Trusts Delaware Statutory Trusts are a unique investment vehicle for multiple investors to purchase smaller shares of a real estate investment. They are typically treated as passive investment mechanisms through the use of a property management liaison to handle all of the operational aspects of renting out the property. Recently, these …

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Real estate investors are turning to the tax deferral benefits of a 1031 exchange in droves to avoid paying significant depreciation taxes upon the sale of their investment properties. Even bonus depreciation recapture is eligible for 1031 exchanges. This is the investment vehicle of choice when real estate investors plan to sell off a current …

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A Sample Calculation of Depreciation Recapture Tax The primary reason why prudent real estate investors use a 1301 exchange is to lower their tax liability in a given year. Essentially, this tax-sheltering mechanism involves an investor exchanging one property for another like-kind property without incurring any tax liability from the exchange, unlike many other investment …

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If you sell property that you have been using as rental property, you may have to pay depreciation recapture, which is why you need to account for depreciation of the property each year when you file your taxes. When you sell the property, figuring out how you are going to be taxed on the depreciation …

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If you’re like some rental property owners, you’d never heard of the term depreciation recapture or even understand the logic behind it until your first rental goes up for sale. While owning a rental property offers you the benefit of potential steady cash flow, you may be unaware of the range of taxes you are …

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Delaware Statutory Trust Rate of Return If you are looking to do a 1031 exchange DST, you’re probably wondering what the typical Delaware Statutory Trust Rate of Return is. The biggest advantage of Delaware Statutory Trusts is that they’re a stable, passive investment. Their yield will be around the same or lower compared to a …

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