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Converting OP units to shares of the REIT creates a taxable event.

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

Stoked you're here.. are you leveraging any real estate meetups or local investor events yet?

Seems like there are a lot of individuals in this boat  -  especially in my sons line of work  - which is lighting and tech for special events and music tours.

California's probate rules can be drastic in the event of death that having a proper estate plan in place can help in any number of situations, including if just traveling or incapacitated.These are all things you will want to discuss with your attorney and CPA.

As you suggest lowering down payment to buy more properties is one way, although the downside is greater risk in event of down cycle and more time to manage required.  

When’s the next local event?

No but I attended their 3 day event that was $300. 

In your scenario you'd have a potential tax event on that $200K difference.Here's a creative way to access most of that money tax free however.