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Tax Day Takeaways: How Real Estate Can Help You Build Wealth (and Save on Taxes)

In honor of Tax Day, I wanted to share a few takeaways from a book I recently re-read: The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor.

I’d recommend it to any homeowner or investor (I promise it’s not as tedious as you'd think) and it does a great job breaking down strategies that can make a meaningful difference over time.

Whether you own one home or multiple properties, there are real opportunities to build wealth through real estate—not just from appreciation, but from how your properties are structured and managed.

Here are a few key takeaways that stood out:

Real Estate Offers Powerful Tax Advantages

Real estate is one of the most tax-advantaged assets out there.

Things like depreciation and deductions can…

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Radical Hospitality Podcast: Interview with Jay Feaster

The Radical Hospitality Podcast recently interviewed our managing broker, Jay Feaster, to discuss Denver’s rapidly changing real estate market, the evolution of infill homes within the city, and what’s next for custom home building.  Over the past decade or more, Denver's real estate market has arguably evolved more than any other U.S. city.  From the rapid price increases to sizable changes in zoning and regulation from the City of Denver, there's a lot to uncover.  In this interview, Jay shares his depth of knowledge gained from over 15 years in this ever-changing real estate market.  Whether you’re an investor, homebuyer, or just curious about the industry, this interview shares valuable insights on the past, present, and future of Denver’s housing…

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Spotlight on Berkeley: Real Estate Development and Community Impact

The Evolution of Denver’s Berkeley Neighborhood 

Berkeley, a beloved neighborhood located in the northwest part of Denver, has seen transformative real estate development over the past decade or so. This revitalization is not only altering the neighborhood’s architectural landscape but also contributing to the evolution of the community. As the area evolves, it blends its historic charm with modern housing and amenities and remains one of Denver’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

A Fresh Approach to Housing

Due to the city's fairly recent rezoning near the ever-popular Tennyson St, both commercial and residential real estate development in Berkeley continue to thrive.  Notably, the development around Tennyson Street has seen an influx of modern…

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Our Rental Property Reno - Before & After

All of us at Feaster Realty truly believe in real estate as a solid investment, for ourselves as well as our clients!  Jay & I recently finished renovating a home in Arvada with the intention of keeping it at least until we retire, if not forever to pass along to our kids.  Upfront, we had a fairly narrow search criteria (single family, 3-5 beds, 2+ baths, decent schools, quiet neighborhood, south Arvada, etc).  After seeing quite a few options, we really liked the potential of this home.  We purchased a 1972 home from the original owners who kept just about everything the same with the exception of a few key elements like the roof.  [Side note: I wish I would have taken a photo of that teal bath tub!]  We briefly considered throwing in renters ASAP to…

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Cheapest Places for the Denver First Time Home Buyer

Buying a home in Denver and the surrounding area is expensive! With the lack of inventory and the rise in pricing, it can be very hard for a Denver first time home buyer to purchase a home. Although Denver home prices have skyrocketed, there are some areas that can still be affordable for a first time home buyer, but you do have to be ready to strike while the iron’s hot! The current median home value in Denver is $383,200*, but you can still find some great homes priced under $300,000 in these areas:

1. Windsor

In Denver (not to be confused with Windsor, Colorado), this neighborhood is sandwiched between South Quebec Street and South Havana Street, and just North of East Mississippi. Homes in the Windsor neighborhood sit comfortably, surrounded by…

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5 Things to Know about a 1031 Exchange

What is a 1031 Exchange? This is a question we hear a lot from our clients that have recently purchased a rental property (or hope to do so in the future). If you’ve ever considered investing in a rental property, the 1031 Exchange should definitely be part of your plan. Here are 5 things to know about a 1031 Exchange:

1. What is a 1031 Exchange? To put it simply, a 1031 Exchange is a section of the tax code that incentivizes the swap of one business or investment asset for another (most often real estate). For our clients, this most often comes in the form of swapping one rental property for another.
2. Why use a 1031 Exchange? To defer taxes, of course! In other words, the IRS lets you change the form of your investment without (or with limited)…

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