Many investors encounter a wide variety of recommendations regarding what they should and shouldn’t do with their portfolios. Everyone has heard the expression “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” and for property investors in particular, this phrase should be near and dear. In less metaphorical terms, diversify your real estate investment portfolios.
Finding the right DST Advisor for your 1031 Exchange can make or break your investments. When it comes to finding the right investments and meeting deadlines to maintain the eligibility of your exchange, it is absolutely crucial to find an advisor that has the drive to get to know you, and provide suitable investment opportunities.
In short, Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows property owners to defer their capital gains tax by exchanging their property for “like-kind real estate” (also known as replacement property) with the proceeds from their sale. This strategy is a powerful tax deferment method that many successful investors in the United States utilize – but it is still quite tricky to navigate due to the many rules that must be followed.
