I Can’t Sell My Real Estate, The Tax Bill Would Be Too High

I Can't Sell My Real Estate, The Tax Bill Would Be Too High Todd Phillips Feb 23, 2025 4 min read For many real estate owners, selling their property outright is a non-starter. Not because they don’t want to cash out, but because of the significant tax consequences that come with it. Capital gains taxes, […]
Reducing Concentration Risk and Increasing Diversification with an UPREIT

Reducing Concentration Risk and Increasing Diversification with an UPREIT Todd Phillips Feb 23, 2025 3 min read Many real estate investors build wealth by holding a few high-value properties. While this strategy can generate strong returns, it also exposes them to significant concentration risk. If too much capital is tied to a single property, tenant, […]
Q: I want to employ my kids in my business, can I just put the money in their bank account?

A: Great idea! Employing your kids can be very rewarding for them and help them learn many life lessons, as well as a good chance to spend more time with them. And the tax benefits can be substantial. But – and it’s a big but – they have to actually do the work for you […]
Q: What are the tax differences between flipping houses vs short term rentals vs long-term rentals?

A: I am going to keep this brief – so know that reading this, you have more homework to do to fully understand it. Flipping houses: From a tax perspective, this is more like a job and less like an investment. And the house you are flipping is more like inventory than it is an investment […]