In this episode of the Tax Smart REI podcast, Thomas is joined by frequent guest, Justin Shore, EA for the go-to guide to real estate investment strategies. They break down each strategy, the tax benefits, and the implications. Topics include: - The tax advantages of direct ownership and how to maximize deductions. - The differences between long-term and short-term rentals and the operational and tax considerations. - Syndicates and funds, REITs, and DSTs as passive investment vehicles, their liquidity, and tax strategies. - How investment strategies like the BRRRR method and the 1031 exchange can impact your tax liabilities. - The importance of aligning your investment goals with the right strategy. Whether you’re a hands-on investor or prefer a more passive approach, this is the episode you want to listen to over and over. To become a client, request a consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC at go.therealestatecpa.com/3KSEev6 Get the Top 8 Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make: go.therealestatecpa.com/3ygHVrJ Join the Tax Smart Insiders Community: go.therealestatecpa.com/3Xx1Cpd Learn more about Property Llama: www.propertyllama.com/taxsmart Checkout Thomas's new YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@thomascastelli The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.