Thou Shalt Use Shelters to Protect Wealth

As children, we’re taught that a human only needs three things to survive—food, water, and shelter. And while real estate offers a physical shelter (which is one of the reasons it is so great—people will always need shelter) what we’re talking about here is real...

Capital Gains and the 1031 Sidestep

Among the dreaded tax changes ushered in by the New Year, changes in the capital gains tax structure and rates will affect investment property income for investors on both sides of the wealth divide. Although the tax rate rose only for those on the high end of that...

The 1031 Exchange Is A Magnificent Tax Benefit

Don’t run from the phrase 1031 exchange when it comes up in casual conversation. It’s actually a pretty nifty little tax avoidance tool – consider it a present from the IRS – that real estate investors should take advantage of at every opportunity....