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“name”: “What is a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) and how does it work in a 1031 exchange?”,
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“text”: “A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a passive real estate investment vehicle that qualifies as like-kind property for 1031 exchange purposes. DSTs allow investors to exchange out of an active rental property and into a fractional interest in a large institutional property (apartment complex, industrial facility, net-lease retail) without active management responsibilities. The key benefits: (1) no management headaches; (2) access to institutional-quality properties; (3) qualifies for 1031 exchange; (4) minimum investments typically $100,000–$250,000. The drawback: no control over the property and limited liquidity. KDA’s Colton team will evaluate whether a DST is the right 1031 exchange replacement property for your situation.”
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“text”: “Proposition 13 limits California property tax increases to 2% per year and resets the assessed value to current market value only upon a change of ownership. This creates a significant ‘lock-in’ effect — long-term Colton property owners with low assessed values have a major tax advantage over new buyers. It also affects investment strategy: selling a low-Prop-13-basis property triggers reassessment for the buyer, but a 1031 exchange preserves the seller’s deferred gain while the buyer gets a new assessed value. KDA’s team incorporates Prop 13 analysis into every Colton investment decision.”
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“name”: “How do I handle the tax implications of a short sale or foreclosure on rental property?”,
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“text”: “Short sales and foreclosures are complex tax events for Colton rental property owners. The key issues: (1) recourse vs. non-recourse debt — non-recourse debt discharge is treated as sale proceeds (no COD income); recourse debt forgiveness creates COD income; (2) the insolvency exclusion — if your liabilities exceed your assets at the time of discharge, COD income is excluded to the extent of insolvency; (3) gain or loss calculation — the amount realized equals the debt discharged, which may create a taxable gain even if you received no cash. KDA’s Colton team will navigate all these issues and minimize your tax liability.”
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“text”: “The repair/improvement distinction can mean the difference between a current-year deduction and a 27.5-year depreciation schedule. For Colton rental property owners, the IRS safe harbors are your best friend: (1) De Minimis Safe Harbor — items costing $2,500 or less per invoice are automatically expensed; (2) Routine Maintenance Safe Harbor — recurring maintenance that keeps the property in its ordinary operating condition is expensed; (3) Small Taxpayer Safe Harbor — for buildings with unadjusted basis under $1M, you can expense up to the lesser of $10,000 or 2% of basis annually. KDA’s team applies all three safe harbors to maximize your deductions.”
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“name”: “What is the short-term rental tax loophole and how does it work?”,
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“text”: “The short-term rental (STR) tax loophole allows investors to use losses from qualifying STR properties to offset W-2 income, business income, or other active income — bypassing the passive activity loss rules that normally prevent rental losses from offsetting non-passive income. To qualify, your STR must have an average guest stay of 7 days or fewer, AND you must materially participate in the rental activity (500+ hours per year, or meeting one of the other material participation tests). KDA’s Colton team has helped dozens of high-income W-2 earners use this strategy to eliminate five and six-figure tax bills.”
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“name”: “What is an installment sale and when does it make sense for real estate?”,
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“text”: “An installment sale allows you to receive the purchase price over multiple years and pay capital gains tax only as you receive payments, rather than all in year one. This spreads your tax liability over time and can keep you in lower tax brackets each year. Installment sales work best when you have a willing buyer who doesn’t need full cash at closing, and when you want to spread gains across multiple tax years. KDA’s Colton team will model the installment sale option alongside 1031 exchanges and QOZ investments to find the optimal exit strategy for your situation.”
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“name”: “How does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affect real estate investors in 2026?”,
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“text”: “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed July 4, 2025, is the most significant tax legislation for real estate investors since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Key provisions for Colton investors: (1) 100% bonus depreciation permanently restored for qualifying property placed in service after January 19, 2025; (2) TCJA individual income tax rates made permanent (37% top rate); (3) QBI deduction made permanent at 20%; (4) Section 179 limit increased; (5) estate tax exemption increased. For real estate investors, the permanent restoration of 100% bonus depreciation is the headline provision — it transforms cost segregation strategy from a temporary to a permanent planning tool.”
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“name”: “How do I handle mixed-use property (part personal, part rental) for tax purposes?”,
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“text”: “House hacking — living in one unit of a multi-unit property and renting the others — is a popular strategy for Colton real estate investors. The tax treatment: you allocate income and expenses between personal use (your unit) and rental use (tenant units) based on square footage or unit count. The rental portion generates full deductions including depreciation. When you sell, the rental portion is subject to capital gains and depreciation recapture; the personal portion may qualify for the Section 121 exclusion. KDA’s team will optimize your house hacking tax strategy.”
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“name”: “Should I hold my rental properties in an LLC?”,
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“text”: “LLCs are often oversold as tax-saving vehicles for rental property owners — they are not. The tax treatment of a single-member LLC is identical to direct ownership. The value of an LLC is liability protection. For tax optimization, the strategies that matter are depreciation elections, REPS or STR loophole qualification, 1031 exchange planning, and entity elections (S-Corp) for active real estate businesses. KDA’s Colton real estate CPA team will design the right structure for both liability protection and tax optimization.”
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“name”: “What expenses can I deduct for my Airbnb or short-term rental property?”,
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“text”: “Short-term rental owners in Colton can deduct: mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, utilities (if you pay them), cleaning and maintenance, property management fees, Airbnb/VRBO platform fees, furnishings and appliances (via bonus depreciation), linens and supplies, repairs, advertising and photography, professional fees (CPA, attorney), and depreciation on the building and improvements. If you use the property personally, deductions must be prorated between rental and personal use days. KDA’s Colton team will ensure you capture every allowable deduction and apply the correct proration method.”
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