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Capital Gains Taxes on Selling Investment Property: What You'll Actually Owe (And How to Plan Around It)
1031 Exchanges & Tax‑Efficient Planning, DSTs & 1031 Exchanges
Capital Gains Taxes on Selling Investment Property: What You'll Actually Owe (And How to Plan Around It)
1031 Exchanges & Tax‑Efficient Planning, DSTs & 1031 Exchanges

Most investors underestimate what they'll actually owe when they sell a rental property. Not because they're bad at math… because nobody told them about depreciation recapture.

You took the deduction every year you owned it. Fair enough. But when you sell, the IRS wants a piece of that back… at a rate that's often higher than your regular capital gains bracket. Add state tax and a possible net investment income tax on top, and the number can be bigger than the online calculators suggest.

New article breaks down exactly what layers of tax apply when you sell, and the strategies… 1031 exchange included… that can help you defer them.

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1031 Exchanges & Tax‑Efficient Planning, DSTs & 1031 Exchanges
What Qualifies as Like-Kind Property? The 1031 Exchange Rule Most Investors Get Wrong
1031 Exchanges & Tax‑Efficient Planning, DSTs & 1031 Exchanges
What Qualifies as Like-Kind Property? The 1031 Exchange Rule Most Investors Get Wrong
1031 Exchanges & Tax‑Efficient Planning, DSTs & 1031 Exchanges

"Like-kind" doesn't mean what most people think it means.

I've talked to investors who walked away from a 1031 exchange because they assumed a rental house couldn't be exchanged for a share in a commercial property. It can. I've also talked to investors who assumed their vacation home qualified. It usually doesn't.

The rule isn't about matching property type. It's about matching purpose, investment or business use, on both sides of the transaction.

New article breaks down exactly what qualifies, what doesn't, and the questions to ask before you assume either way.

Not sure if your property qualifies? Let's find out together.

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ExchangeRight Fully Subscribes $15.38 Million Essential Income 8 DST — What It Signals for 1031 Exchange Investors
Market Analysis & Investment Trends, DSTs & 1031 Exchanges, 1031 Exchanges & Tax‑Efficient Planning
ExchangeRight Fully Subscribes $15.38 Million Essential Income 8 DST — What It Signals for 1031 Exchange Investors
Market Analysis & Investment Trends, DSTs & 1031 Exchanges, 1031 Exchanges & Tax‑Efficient Planning

A $15.38 million DST just fully subscribed…  closed to new investors before most people even heard about it.

That's not a pitch for this specific deal. It's already gone. But it's a reminder of something I tell every client evaluating a 1031 exchange: good DST offerings don't wait around for your 45-day identification clock to catch up.

New article breaks down what happened with ExchangeRight's Essential Income 8 DST, how the 721 UPREIT structure works, and the diligence questions you should be asking before you ever get to the "sign here" page.

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  • "I have one word to describe my interactions with Johnny Lynum and REI Genius - AWESOME! I love the fact that Johnny is always available to mentor and guide me through so many questions, whether real estate investing related or entrepreneurial. The coaching classes were amazing. In my short time as a member of his network, I have learned so much. Only regret I have, is that it took me too long to join. Keep doing what you do Johnny! Thank you for your service."

    —Shelia L. | Project Manager | US Navy (ret.) | REI Genius: Memphis, TN

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    —Kevin P. | Captain | US Air Force (ret.) | REI Genius: Washington DC

  • "REI Genius by Johnny Lynum is the ultimate mastermind to join if you're serious about real estate. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of the ins and outs of real estate investing. With a dedicated one-on-one coach and an accountability group supporting you every step of the way, you'll have all the guidance you need on your journey."

    —Jaheel D. | Systems Engineer | Army National Guard | REI Genius: Chatanooga, TN

  • "Johnny Lynum's team is second to none in providing hands-on real estate education focusing on evaluating, acquiring, and monetizing value add single- and multi-family properties. They provide group and individualized teaching tactics with a genuine desire to see you succeed. He is very accessible in key moments to keep us from making unwise choices and provides appropiate level of oversight to stimulate our growth and education. Best decision I ever made was joining REI Genius!"

    —Dr. Joel M., MD | Internal Medicine | REI Genius: Montgomery. AL

  • "The mentorship that Coach Johnny and his incredible team provides is absolutely exceptionally. Shout out to his team Coach Tenessa, Fae and Mav. In addition to the hands on training and education.. they provide a Blue Print that helps you to pursue your real estate investment goals with confidence. The community that they have created is encouraging, positive and Real Estate Investing is the mission!"

    —Leslie T. | Human Resource | Career Advisor | REI Genius: Washington, DC

  • "I have been part of the Raising Capital for Real Estate mastermind for a little over a month. In this short time it is difficult to explain the sheer amount of value I have received. Each call is packed with so many nuggets of information. I particularly enjoy my deep dive sessions that goes into optimizing my social media profiles, my content posts, my workflow in how I maintain relationships with potential investor leads. Each week is action packed with real progress towards my investment business. It can be overwhelming and challenging at times for sure but this is exactly what I needed. The team really leans into accountability and meets you where you are at to help you get to the next level. So if you are considering jumping into one of the REI Genius masterminds, I say just go for it and fully commit."

    —Dairius K. | Systems Engineer | US. Navy | REI Genius: Washington DC-Baltimore

  • "Outstanding leadership and mentors. Trusted community and great knowledge shared among like-minded people. I chose a great home to develop my mindset and growth in."

    —Eugenia D. | Notary | Private Money Broker | REI Genius: Albany, NY

  • "Johhny, is the most resilient person I know. He is an active duty officer and successful real estate investor. Love this guy and the integrity that he delivers."

    —Raymond M. | High-Performance Coach | US Navy | REI Genius: Los Angeles, CA

  • "This is my first REI coaching program and I must say that the coach has been superb. He’s hands on, provides you with all of the tools you’ll need to be successful and is supportive. He has a wealth of knowledge and is willing and able to share that knowledge to help others on their journey. He is truly a professional in every aspect of his business!!!!"

    —Davonya B. | Project Manager | Certified Scrum Master | REI Genius: Baltimore, MD

  • "Operation Invest by Johnny Lynum is doing quality work and uplifting/up keeping the community. They treat people right, make fair agreements, are doing a lot to educate others in the process. I also love to see the military at the heart of it."

    —Tiffany W. | Federal Account Executive |  Founder & CEO | REI Genius: Richmond, VA

  • "World class coaching. You won’t find a better group of people to help you on your investing journey."

    —Derrick Y. | Entrepreneur | Funding Specialist | REI Genius: Birmingham, AL

  • "Learned so much from Johnny, wealth of knowledge in real estate, investing and leadership. Highly recommend! Thanks for all the conversations and help."

    —Antoine F. | Operations Manager |  US Army | REI Genius: Austin, TX

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