A Partnership That Addresses Advisors’ Most Critical Growth Needs
Atlanta, GA & Burlington, NC — December 5, 2025 Financial advisors face a crisis of differentiation regarding their value, client experiences, and operations especially as interest in alternative investments continues to grow. This partnership unites two organizations built to support those objectives. 1776ing empowers advisors with: To leverage private market investments for clients and prospects […]
Why Smart Capital Is Turning to Self Storage Before the Next Wave of Institutional Capital
Media Contacts: Matt Blackwell & Michael Reiger, CFA | Reliant Real Estate Management How Self Storage Offers Predictable Income and Strategic Advantage in a Dislocated Commercial Real Estate Market In an economy dominated by AI enthusiasm and volatile public markets, a quieter shift is unfolding among seasoned investors. Commercial real estate, after years of underperformance, […]
The Accredited Investor’s Blueprint for Tax‑Efficient Passive Income
Authors: Matt Blackwell & Michael Reiger, CFA | Reliant Real Estate Management Introduction: Why Tax Efficiency Matters More Than Ever When it comes to wealth creation, most investors focus on returns — how much money an investment can make. But for accredited investors, the story doesn’t end there. With high marginal tax brackets and substantial […]
From Passive to Pro: What Experienced LPs Know That First-Timers Don’t
Authors: Matt Blackwell & Michael Reiger, CFA | Reliant Real Estate Management Introduction: The LP Transformation – From Passive to Pro Whether you’ve just completed your first‑time limited partnership or have considered making the leap, one thing is clear: there is a vast difference between investing in real estate passively and investing with professional‑level rigor. […]
Not All Real Estate Funds Are Created Equal: What Seasoned Investors Look For
Authors: Matt Blackwell & Michael Reiger, CFA | Reliant Real Estate Management Introduction: Why “Created Equal” Is the Wrong Assumption In the world of commercial real estate, the phrase “all funds are created equal” is a myth with costly consequences. New investors – even those with sophisticated capital – can mistakenly assume that private funds, […]
High-Net-Worth Investors Are Done Guessing -Here’s What They’re Doing Instead
Authors: Matt Blackwell & Michael Reiger, CFA | Reliant Real Estate Management Introduction: The Era of Guesswork Is Over For too long, even the most sophisticated allocators found themselves watching markets, reacting to headlines, and second‑guessing their portfolios. The stock market can generate wealth, but it doesn’t guarantee clarity. With volatility, macro noise, and compressed […]
Why Accredited Investors Prefer DSTs in Their 1031 Strategy
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) allow accredited investors to transition from active property management to passive ownership while maintaining real estate exposure. Under the Internal Revenue Code Section 1031, DSTs qualify as “like-kind” property, enabling investors to defer capital gains from the sale of an investment property. Accredited […]
Understanding Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs): The Hands-Off 1031 Solution
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) allows multiple investors to hold fractional interests in institutional-quality real estate. DSTs are eligible for use in a 1031 exchange, helping investors defer capital gains taxes and transition from active property management to passive income. Retirement-focused investors often use DST investments to […]
The Investor’s Checklist for a Smooth 1031 Exchange
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways A 1031 exchange allows real estate investors to defer capital gains by reinvesting proceeds into like kind property. The exchange process demands careful documentation, IRS compliance, and coordination among qualified professionals. Success depends on following timelines, selecting the right team of legal advisors, and ensuring the replacement […]
The Hidden Costs of Missing a 1031 Deadline – And How to Avoid Them
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways Missing a 45-day identification deadline or 180-day exchange period can trigger immediate capital gains tax and depreciation recapture. Failing to use a Qualified Intermediary (QI) or taking constructive receipt of funds disqualifies the exchange. Documentation errors, misinterpreting federally declared disaster extensions, and confusion over how many properties […]
