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Advisors comparing a 1031 exchange and DST strategy

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1031 Exchange vs. DST: which is right for you?

Both defer capital gains tax — but only one keeps you in the landlord's chair. A practical guide to choosing between an active replacement property and a passive Delaware Statutory Trust.

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1031 exchange identification deadline documents

Deadlines

Inside the 45-day clock: how to identify with confidence

The three identification rules, why DSTs make powerful backups, and how to avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes inside your 1031 window.

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Passive Income

The tired landlord's guide to stepping back.

How owners are trading 2 a.m. maintenance calls for passive, professionally managed real estate — without triggering a tax bill.

8 min read

Estimating capital gains tax on a property sale

Tools

What will selling really cost you in taxes?

Use our free calculator to estimate capital gains, depreciation recapture, and NIIT, then see what an exchange could defer.

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