A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) can be a turnkey option for 1031 exchange investors who want to defer capital gains taxes while stepping away from active, day-to-day property management. Before committing your funds, you should weigh whether a DST aligns …

For many investors, the question is no longer just whether a loan can be refinanced. It’s whether refinancing still makes sense given today’s rates, lender expectations, and the capital that may be required to close the gap between the old …

This article examines major alternative asset classes and explains why commercial real estate remains a compelling choice as both an alternative investment and a long-term portfolio anchor.

Beyond the federal 1031 exchange rules, California imposes its own specific compliance rules administered by the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). Key state-specific regulations include the "clawback" provision, which tracks deferred gains on out-of-state replacement properties, and a mandatory 3.33% withholding …

A corporation can do a 1031 exchange. The more important question is whether holding real estate inside a corporation is the right structure before that exchange ever becomes necessary. Entity choice affects not just how the exchange is executed, but …

Artificial intelligence has become a functional part of how commercial real estate is analyzed and managed. Over the past three to five years, AI has moved into underwriting workflows, building operations, tenant management, and portfolio oversight — changing the speed …

If you are an investor looking to learn more about the differences between investing in residential versus commercial real estate, this guide has been developed for you.

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can offer investors a gateway to real estate markets without the complexities of direct property ownership. By pooling capital to purchase and manage income-generating properties, equity REITs can provide a blend of potential capital …

A 1031 exchange is a tax strategy that allows real estate investors to sell one property and buy another without having to pay capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture on the profits immediately.

A 1031 exchange is a tax-deferral strategy that allows real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture when selling business or investment property. By exchanging the property for another like-kind property, as defined by Internal Revenue Code …