The Travel Agent Analogy: Understanding DST Investments At our December DIG Philly meeting, Fred Hubler shared what might be the most helpful analogy for understanding Delaware Statutory Trusts: Think of DST investing like booking a vacation—with a 5-7 year flight.
At our December DIG Philly meeting, Fred Hubler broke down Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) in a way that finally makes sense. Forget the technical jargon—this is about Thanksgiving dessert and why 40 business partners is a terrible idea.
The Travel Agent Analogy: Understanding DST Investments At our [...]
At our December DIG Philadelphia meeting, Fred Hubler shared the rest of the story behind that $9 million tax savings deal with real estate owners involved in property management in Philadelphia. What started as one family's retirement solution created a chain reaction that transformed the financial lives of everyone involved—from the local real estate agent to the mortgage broker, and even a working mom who simply paid attention.
At our recent DIG Philly meeting, Fred Hubler shared a story that perfectly illustrates the power of strategic real estate tax planning. It's the kind of deal that sounds almost too good to be true—until you understand the mechanics behind it.
When Fred Hubler, a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) specialist, asked 18 different families across the country why they were selling their long-held family businesses, he expected varied answers. Instead, they all gave him the same response.
The Hidden Trap Most Entrepreneurs Fall Into: Mistaking One Good Year for a Trend In business, nothing seduces an entrepreneur faster than a great year. The company pulls in a million dollars, the bank account looks healthy, and suddenly it feels like the future is guaranteed. The mistake? Assuming next year will automatically be half as good — or even close.
Why Developers Are Targeting Neighborhoods Where New Construction Is Impossible In a recent DIG Philly meeting, real estate developer, Gary Jonas share the following advice:
How to Structure a Real Estate Deal That Attracts Investors and Builds Trust When you're raising capital for your first real estate deal, the numbers matter—but trust matters more. The easiest and most practical way to win over investors is to start with a clear, simple pro forma and a transparent plan for how you’ll protect their money.
Your First Real Estate Deal: How to Know If You're Ready to Bring In Outside Investors When you're getting ready to do your first real estate deal, the biggest question isn't cap rates, renovation costs, or even market timing. It's this:
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