Achieve Wealth Through Value Add Real Estate Investing Podcast

James Kandasamy

Commercial Value Add Real Estate Investing for Active and Passive Investors

  1. 10H AGO

    Use 1031 Exchange for Exponential Wealth Growth

    The Ultimate Tax Shield: Mastering the 1031 Exchange for Exponential Wealth Growth Are you ready to use the most powerful tax loophole available to serious real estate investors? The 1031 Exchange (also known as a "like-kind exchange" or "Starker exchange") is a game-changing strategy found in Section 1031 of the IRS tax code that allows investors to defer capital gains taxes indefinitely. This episode dives deep into the mechanism that helps investors keep the government's money working for them, accelerate compounding, and build millions in net worth. Key Takeaways from This Episode: The Power of Tax Deferral and Compounding Discover how the 1031 exchange allows you to defer paying taxes on profits and the recapture of depreciation when selling an investment property. Learn why taxes deferred until tomorrow are superior to taxes paid today, allowing you to reinvest the full gain into your next deal. By continually using the 1031 exchange, investors can put the entire profit—including the money that would have been taxed—to work, which leads to greater wealth accumulation over time. See how investors who consistently use the 1031 exchange can accumulate millions more in wealth over a 25-year period compared to those who pay taxes after every sale. Understand the "end game": taxes can be avoided altogether by holding assets until death, passing them to heirs via the "stepped-up basis," which virtually eliminates the inherited tax consequences. Strict Rules You MUST Follow To successfully execute this powerful strategy, you must adhere to the six essential rules laid out by the IRS: Like-Kind Requirement: The property sold and the replacement property must be held for investment or trade (not personal residences or properties for quick resale/flipping). You can exchange nearly any investment real estate for another, such as swapping a duplex for an apartment complex, or raw land for a rental house. Required Value: The replacement property (or properties combined) must be of equal or greater value than the relinquished property's entire sale price. If you acquire a property of lesser value, the difference, known as "boot," is subject to normal capital gains taxes. 45-Day Identification Window: You have only 45 days from the date the relinquished property closes to officially identify potential replacement deals in writing. The IRS generally allows identification of up to three potential replacement properties. 180-Day Reinvestment Period: The acquisition of the replacement property must be fully completed and the title transferred within 180 days of the sale of the original property. Qualified Intermediary (QI): You may not touch the profit from the sale. A neutral third party, known as a Qualified Intermediary or accommodator, must hold and transfer the funds to maintain the tax-deferred status. Title Requirements: The title holder (taxpayer or entity) of the relinquished property must be the same as the buyer of the replacement property. Advanced Strategies and Flexibility Learn how the 1031 exchange enables investors to shift their focus—for example, moving from high-maintenance properties to low-maintenance commercial investments like triple-net (NNN) lease properties. Discover how investors can consistently "trade up" to larger, more passive assets, such as moving equity into a multimillion-dollar shopping mall syndication. Understand that while interests in standard LLC syndications typically do not qualify for a 1031 exchange, specialized structures like Tenancy in Common (TIC) or Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) can qualify as "like-kind" property for investors seeking a passive route. ⚠️ Critical Advice: The 1031 exchange is complex, and any minor error in paperwork could result in disqualification and immediate tax liability. You should always consult with a qualified tax professional before undertaking this strategy to ensure compliance and proper execution.

    37 min
  2. 11H AGO

    Taxes are Map to Wealth

    Taxes: The Government's Secret Map to Wealth Are you tired of working 25 to 35 percent of your life just to pay taxes?. Taxes are often the largest single expense most people face. But what if that complex tax code was actually the government's secret map to vast amounts of wealth?. For the wealthy, the tax law is seen not as a barrier, but as a series of stimulus packages for entrepreneurs and investors. In fact, the tax code is primarily designed to assist individuals in reducing their taxes. In this quick-hitting episode, we reveal: The Mindset Shift: Why successful investors pay little to no taxes by understanding intentional tax incentives—not by finding unintended loopholes or cheating. The Government's True Goal: Why governments incentivize activities like real estate investment, job creation, and housing development, effectively paying you to invest your money in areas they prioritize. The Magic of Real Estate: Why rental real estate is the single best tax shelter in most tax laws. The King of Deductions: How to leverage depreciation, which acts as a "phantom loss," to shelter your cash flow and gains from taxation—meaning you keep more of the profit you earn. Learning to navigate the tax code is a prerequisite course for life for wealthy individuals. Tune in to start changing your facts to change your tax situation and accelerate your path toward financial freedom! Goal: Understand how to actively partner with the government to build wealth that may never be taxed. Follow us and subscribe for more conversations focused on giving you the Best Ever advice for passive investing!

    11 min
  3. Election Aftermath: Trends and Predictions for Your City's CRE Market

    12/23/2024

    Election Aftermath: Trends and Predictions for Your City's CRE Market

    In this insightful episode, James Kandasamy sits down with Dr. Glenn Mueller, a visionary in real estate market cycles, to explore the post-election commercial real estate (CRE) landscape. Recorded from their highly anticipated webinar, this discussion provides a wealth of knowledge for anyone invested in or curious about CRE. What You'll Learn: How the recent election results are influencing CRE's economic fundamentals. The key supply and demand drivers across major asset classes like retail, industrial, multifamily, and office spaces. Predictions for 2024 and beyond, and actionable strategies to adapt your portfolio to shifting market cycles. Insights into safeguarding and growing your investments in a dynamic market. Dr. Mueller's unparalleled expertise, combined with James Kandasamy's hands-on experience as a multifamily operator and developer, makes this episode a must-listen for passive investors, real estate professionals, and high-net-worth individuals navigating uncertain markets. Don't miss this episode—your roadmap to clarity and resilience in the ever-evolving world of commercial real estate awaits!   --- 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Take your next step 📚 Get Your Free Copy of Passive Investing in Commercial Real Estate: [Download Now] 🌐 Join our Weekly Newsletter? [Subscribe] --- Connect with James Kandasamy and Stay Inspired: 👍 Facebook 📸 Instagram 🌐 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 📹 YouTube

    1h 3m
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