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When Partnerships Meet 1031 Exchanges
Many failed or compromised exchanges are not the result of poor execution. They are the result of ownership misalignment that existed long before a sale was contemplated.
Johannes Ernharth
Feb 196 min read


1031 Exchange or Taxable Sale: Weighing Paths
An important nuance of 1031 exchanges is that the decision does not have to be all-or-nothing. Structures can be tailored to align with specific planning objectives.
Johannes Ernharth
Feb 103 min read


DST Demand is Clear. Advisor Preparedness is Not.
Many affluent individuals and families hold substantial exposure to investment and business-owned real estate, introducing planning considerations that extend beyond traditional wealth management frameworks.
Johannes Ernharth
Feb 35 min read


10 Reasons Delaware Statutory Trusts Should be Part of an Advisor’s Toolset
For advisors, the real risk is not whether clients and prospects will eventually face decisions around highly appreciated real estate—it's whether those decisions are made proactively, with a clear plan, or reactively, under pressure from taxes, health, family dynamics, or market conditions.
Johannes Ernharth
Jan 204 min read


11 Core Features That Define Today’s Delaware Statutory Trusts
Understanding variables that shape DST quality, structure, and investor outcomes. Delaware Statutory Trusts have become a preferred vehicle for investors seeking passive real estate ownership through 1031 exchanges. Yet no two DSTs are truly alike. Property type, business plan, leverage, and sponsor discipline can vary widely, influencing both performance potential and risk profile. Investors are often presented with only a narrow selection, with limited visibility into the f
Johannes Ernharth
Jan 107 min read


The Inheritance Trap
For Gen X, parent's investment real estate can become a family problem long before it becomes an inheritance. What can you do instead?
Johannes Ernharth
Dec 15, 20255 min read


The Quiet Surge: What $148 B in Alternative Fundraising Says About Where Wealth Is Headed
Advisors who think “alternatives” are niche may soon find themselves on the outside looking in. The Trend Beneath the Headlines According to AltsWire , alternative-investment fundraising surpassed $148 billion year-to date, driven by steady inflows to private real estate, private credit, and infrastructure strategies. Even as public markets remain volatile, institutional and accredited investors continue to reallocate toward income-oriented, inflation-resistant assets that of
Johannes Ernharth
Nov 7, 20253 min read


Tax Savings for Real Estate with the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a valuable but often overlooked tax incentive for real estate firms.
R. Levi Smith III
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Why Real Estate CFOs Are Moving Beyond Legacy Financial Systems
Today’s real estate market is fast-moving, complex, and data-driven. For CFOs, the pressure to modernize financial operations has never been higher. Legacy systems that once served well are now slowing firms down — creating inefficiencies, delaying decisions, and limiting growth potential. Take John, CFO of a growing property management company. His team spends hours on manual data entry, reconciling spreadsheets, and chasing down mismatched reports. Without real-time insight
R. Levi Smith III
Oct 22, 20253 min read


DST Sales Are Surging. If You're Not Participating, You're Getting Outflanked
The Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) market has eclipsed the entire DST total for 2024. Advisors need to know why addressing this niche can be very important for the clients, their reputations, and potential business growth.
Johannes Ernharth
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Unlocking Tax Savings: Retroactive Energy Efficiency Deductions for Real Estate Developers
If you’ve completed a commercial building project in recent years, you may be sitting on an overlooked tax opportunity.
R. Levi Smith III
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Ag Wins with the New Tax Law: What Farmers and Agribusiness Owners Need to Know
The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes permanent many provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — delivering big wins for agriculture
R. Levi Smith III
Sep 3, 20252 min read
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