The plaintiffs allege that the defendants, including Wettengel, misappropriated $54 million of syndication proceeds intended for acquiring commercial real estate through DSTs.

A trust transfer allows for smoother estate planning, and if inherited after their passing, the land receives a step-up in basis, reducing future capital gains tax.Each method has pros and cons depending on their estate plans and your long-term goals.

@Anita Z.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, tax planning and financial planning.

While I am an attorney and lean on those skills I would be more inclined to consider my career that of a real estate developer at this point.

I'd check local STR FB groups and see if you have a local Real Estate Club.You can offer your services there, maybe for free in exchange for the experience.

If you are able to actively use the funds I would say start a real estate marketing company with it. 

Before transferring real estate into an LLC, it’s essential to consider the following:1.

I'm not new to real estate investing or bigger pockets, but new to the forum.

This week, two critical economic reports—the CPI inflation report (Tuesday, February 13) and Initial Jobless Claims (Thursday, February 15)—will provide new insights into whether the Fed will stay on its current path or begin signaling rate cuts.Real estate investors looking to finance new deals, refinance existing loans, or time their next acquisition should closely monitor how these reports shape market expectations for the Fed’s next move.Current Market ConditionsMortgage rates have remained stubbornly high due to persistent inflation and a strong labor market.

I’m currently working towards getting my real estate license with a focus on helping investors buy 2-3 properties a month.