Table of contents

11 topics, start to finish

Read them in order for a full picture, or jump to whichever question you have right now.

1. 01Opportunity ZonesA government map that can erase tax on future growth.6 min
2. 02Entity Structures and Asset ProtectionWho owns the building matters as much as what it earns.6 min
3. 03Debt and LeverageBorrowed money is not income — and that is the whole point.5 min
4. 04The QBI Deduction for RentalsA possible 20% off the top of rental profit.5 min
5. 05Self-Directed IRAs and Solo 401(k)sOwning property inside a retirement account.6 min
6. 06Syndications and Real Estate FundsPassive ownership with an active tax report.5 min
7. 07Multifamily and Commercial PropertyBigger buildings, different math.6 min
8. 08Energy and Rehabilitation IncentivesCredits are worth more than deductions.5 min
9. 09Deciding Between an S Corporation and a C CorporationOne layer of tax or two — and what you get for the second.6 min
10. 10The 338(h)(10) Election When Selling a BusinessSell the stock, but let both sides treat it as an asset sale.6 min
11. 11Section 831(b) Captive InsuranceInsuring your own risks — legitimate, and heavily scrutinized.6 min