Fee-Simple Property
What is Fee-Simple Property?
Fee-Simple Property is a broad category that includes all investment property owned outright by the investor. Fee-Simple Property includes all property types, from residential rentals, multi-family apartments, commercial office, self-storage, raw land, etc. Most of the properties owned by potential Exchangers today fall under this category. Fee-Simple Property provides an investor all the risks and rewards of owning investment real estate. Typically, the owner can make all operating decisions regarding the property, is personally named on any debt associated with the property, and bears all liability resulting from managing the property.
How Does It Work?
Fee-Simple Property is not limited to property owned by a single investor. Often Fee-Simple Property is owned in a co-ownership arrangement such as a multiple member LLC, partnership or Tenant-in-Common arrangement. These co-ownership arrangements must be considered and potentially restructured when Exchanging into or out of a property, if the owners want to go different directions. We work extensively with co-owned properties to ensure the entity and transaction is structured in a tax-efficient manner and can best address the objectives of the owners.
Benefits of Fee-Simple Property
Owners acquire Fee-Simple Property for many reasons. Common Fee-Simple Property scenarios include:
- Selling stabilized properties to Exchange into properties with value-add potential
- Consolidating multiple properties into a single, larger property
- Exchanging into multiple smaller properties for diversification or estate planning purposes
- Exchanging into single-family rental properties to be eventual primary residences or vacation homes
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Understanding 1031 Exchanges
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- Benefits vs. Risks
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