DST vs. NNN Lease: Two Paths to Passive Income
You purchase a property leased to a single tenant under a triple-net lease. The tenant pays base rent plus all operating expenses: property taxes, insurance, and maintenance.
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A 1031 exchange against the alternatives: buying a replacement property yourself, a DST, an Opportunity Fund, or simply paying the tax.
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Can You Exchange U.S. Property for Foreign Property? The Geographic Limits of 1031
If you own real estate in the U. S. and want international exposure, a 1031 exchange with foreign property won't work.
Can You 1031 Exchange Into a REIT? (Usually No)
REITs are popular investments, and many investors ask if they can 1031 exchange into REIT shares. The answer is no.
DST vs. TIC (Tenants-in-Common): Similar Goal, Very Different Mechanics
Both DSTs and TICs allow fractional ownership of institutional real estate as 1031 replacement property. But they operate differently.
Tax alternatives
3 guides1031 Exchange vs. Section 121 Capital Gains Exclusion
Section 121 (Primary Residence Exclusion): Excludes up to $250,000 of gain ($500,000 married filing jointly) from income Must have owned and used the property…
1031 Exchange vs. Installment Sale: A Detailed Comparison
1031 Exchange: Sell your investment property. Have a qualified intermediary hold the proceeds. Identify replacement property within 45 days. Close within 180 days.
1031 Exchange vs. Charitable Remainder Trust
1031 Exchange: Sell investment property, reinvest proceeds into like-kind real property through a QI, defer all capital gains taxes. You continue to own property.
Costs
2 guidesHow Much Does a 1031 Exchange Cost?
A 1031 exchange involves three cost categories: the exchange-specific costs (QI fees, legal review), the normal transaction costs of selling and buying…
1031 Exchange Costs and Fees: What to Expect
A 1031 exchange involves costs beyond just the property sale and purchase.
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