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From market and legislation updates to information pertaining to the investment vehicles we utilize, we have curated these articles just for you.
Tax Advantaged Real Estate
DST, QOZ, and other tax-efficient strategies


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


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


Opportunity Zones: A Changing Landscape and How to Navigate into the 2.0 Regime
Opportunity Zones (OZs) are no longer operating on borrowed time. Once a temporary provision, OZ incentives have been rejuvenated and locked into the tax code, offering long-range planning potential for investors and advisors alike.

Johannes Ernharth
Jul 30, 20254 min read


Improving Debt and Equity Planning through a 1033 Exchange
Few investors would choose a 1033 Exchange willingly. But for those ready to shed debt and operational burdens, it may be an opportunity.

Johannes Ernharth
Feb 14, 20254 min read


The Power of 1033 Exchanges for Real Estate Destroyed by California Fires
Turning Lost Real Estate into a Low-Stress Retirement By Johannes Ernharth The widespread destruction caused by the California wildfires is another in a long list of natural disasters that have derailed the plans of many business and investment real estate owners. This can be especially challenging for those nearing retirement or lifestyle-driven exits, now finding themselves facing significant uncertainty about their future. Many affected owners will receive insurance and ot

Johannes Ernharth
Jan 21, 20255 min read


1033 Exchanges: From Hurricane Losses to Tax-Advantaged Real Estate Exits
With the right real estate toolset, destroyed investment real estate can transition into a passive, tax-deferred retirement.

Johannes Ernharth
Nov 18, 20245 min read


The RCX Advantage in Tax-Advantaged Real Estate
Summary When it comes to real estate investing, RCX thoroughly examines the strategies, managers, and investments available in the...

R. Levi Smith III
May 6, 20243 min read


About 721 Exchanges
Summary UPREIT transactions (via a 721 exchange) most often happen in two structures: An investor contributes their asset to a REIT in...

R. Levi Smith III
May 3, 20242 min read


DST Market Update (2024Q1)
Summary A Delaware Statutory Trust (“DST”) is a business trust that can be used for real estate ownership where a trustee holds title to...

R. Levi Smith III
May 3, 20242 min read


Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds
Summary Defined under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, qualified opportunity zones (QOZs) are census tracts (permanent statistical...

R. Levi Smith III
Jan 24, 20243 min read


About Delaware Statutory Trusts
Introduction A Delaware Statutory Trust (“DST”) is a business trust that can be used for real estate ownership where a trustee holds...

R. Levi Smith III
Jan 24, 20242 min read


About 1031 Exchanges
Summary A 1031 exchange, also known as a like-kind exchange, is a tax provision in the United States that allows individuals and...

R. Levi Smith III
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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