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1031 exchanges," after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code

With this verdict, the court created a powerful wealth-building tool for real estate investors. No longer limited to transactions between two parties, investors could defer capital gains taxes on real estate sales as long as the proceeds were used toward the purchase of like-kind or "replacement" properties.

disallowed deductions for passive losses and eliminated accelerated depreciation. These restrictions made it unpopular for real estate investors to hold on to losing assets. As a result, 1031 exchanges into better quality properties emerged as one of the few tax-friendly options left for real property investors.

Why have endowments outperformed traditional investments?

The alternatives effect By investing in less liquid alternatives, endowments are typically able to construct a higher yielding portfolio with less correlation to the broader markets. The quality of the manager Illiquid, alternative investments are more difficult to evaluate than publicly traded securities. Skilled managers that are adept at taking advantage of pricing inefficiencies in illiquid securities will have a greater impact on returns than skilled managers operating in the public markets, where price inefficiencies are fewer in number and there is generally less return potential.

If you use appreciated property to fund the trust, you avoid capital gains tax liability on the transaction, the beneficiary’s income may be taxed at ordinary and capital gains rates, and some income may be tax-free.

the endowment may outperform other investment strategies over the long term