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Our deep dive into the Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) continues now with what we consider some of the best news about the structure: the perks. If you’ve already read up on the basics, FAQs, and…
Do you have properties you’re using as vacation rentals, short-term, or mid-term rentals? If so, or if you are considering listing part or all of an investment property on Airbnb or any other online platform,…
The Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is an asset protection tool that really doesn’t get the sexy reputation it deserves. Because these babies really are fine legal vehicles for compartmentalizing assets, securing your anonymity, and keeping…
Capital gains taxes are the lament of investors everywhere. And no wonder they stoke a little resentment among real estate investors: Uncle Sam likely had little to do with the profitability of your property. But…
So far in our discussion of the Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), we’ve hit on the basics you need to know about the structure and some deeper nuances about regulatory and tax implications for California investors….
One of the reasons we save for retirement is because medical costs invariably go up with age. Saving for your own eventual care, even if you’re healthy as a horse now, is wise. But recent…
To continue our comprehensive series on the Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), let’s dive a little deeper into the nitty gritty details of how this structure works to protect real estate investors. What Kinds of…
Where you live certainly can influence your Series LLC options, and which states you should consider forming your company in. If you plan to use a Series LLC holding company, you may have in-state options–but…
When asked by someone without an estate plan when they should plan…
As with anything new that breaks from tradition, crowdfunding real estate investments…
1031 Exchanges offer real estate investors tax benefits and access to unique…
When you form your entity for your real estate business, there are plenty of choices to make. Using a full-service entity formation firm like Royal Legal Solutions helps take some of the guesswork out of…
There’s no question that California investor Kathy Fettke is a woman of many talents. You may have already heard of this active investor, author, mentor, and coach through her business and educational efforts. Kathy is…
The Lone Star State is a great place to live, love, and…
The vacation rental industry has been booming for some time now, with no signs of slowing down. In fact, it’s how some people get into real estate: by realizing the income from renting a room…
When you open an individual retirement account, also known as an IRA,…
Your Operating Agreement is one of the first documents your attorney will…
In the world of crowdfunded real estate, many investors feel lucky to get an offer for sponsorship at all. Some get so excited that they overlook details that may later come back to eat into…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (also known as the Trump tax reform) implemented Internal Revenue Code Section 199A, which offers a deduction of up to 20% of the income for most businesses. Historically, whether…
We make it cheaper and easier to own real estate. Work with us to make sure you get every dollar you’re entitled to. Real Estate Investment Tax Strategy and Compliance Get things set up right….
The Right Amount at the Right Time Filing and paying your taxes looks a lot different as an independent contractor than it does as an employee. Let’s talk about how a contractor calculates their income…
Anyone keeping up with real estate market trends or news will inevitably…
Many investors would love to manage their own property, but simply can’t….
For those of you who already have living trusts, congratulations. You are certainly on the right track when it comes to estate planning for real estate investors. The living trust is a tool we recommend…
Some of you may already be familiar with Josh Bauerle, also known as the CPA on Fire. As both a young investor and a CPA, Josh takes a logical investing approach informed by his professional…