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Updated 16 days ago, 12/09/2024

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My opinion: 401K VS RE

Melanie Baldridge
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Why I like investing in real estate more than 401(k)s.

Both offer tax deferrals, but here's the difference:

If you're making pre-tax contributions to your 401(k), then withdrawals = ordinary income tax.

With real estate gains, you're paying capital gains tax (which is typically lower).

Plus, RE investors get:

1. Cash flow from their properties

2. The ability to do cost segregation and bonus depreciation

3. The ability to use leverage to acquire more attractive assets and amplify their potential gains

4. A physical property that has real-world use and value vs. holding stocks and bonds

5. The ability for 1031 exchanges

6. Access to Opportunity Zones

7. Step up in basis to reduce your heirs' taxes and more

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