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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1031 Exchange Alternatives Compared
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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Replacement property
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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 excludes up to $250,000 of gain on a home ($500,000 for joint filers); Section 1031 defers gain on investment property. How they differ and when one sale can use both.
1031 Exchange vs. Installment Sale: A Detailed Comparison
A 1031 exchange defers all of the tax if you reinvest in real estate; an installment sale spreads it over the years you are paid. How they compare, with the math.
1031 Exchange vs. Charitable Remainder Trust
A 1031 exchange keeps you in real estate and defers the tax; a charitable remainder trust sells tax-free inside the trust, pays you income and leaves the rest to charity.
Costs
1 guideHow 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…
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