Paulo Aguilar, CFA, CAIA

Paulo Aguilar, CFA, CAIA

Posts by Paulo Aguilar, CFA, CAIA

6 Tips for Creating a Comprehensive Financial Plan

6 Tips for Creating a Comprehensive Financial Plan

Building a solid financial plan sets the foundation for achieving your life’s most important goals—from securing retirement and homeownership to growing your investment portfolio.

Oct 25, 2025 2 min read
How to Evaluate Potential DST Properties: Key Metrics to Consider and Questions to Ask

How to Evaluate Potential DST Properties: Key Metrics to Consider and Questions to Ask

Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) offer a compelling entry into high-quality commercial real estate—especially for those executing 1031 exchanges.

Oct 18, 2025 2 min read
Comparing DSTs with Other Passive Real Estate Investments

Comparing DSTs with Other Passive Real Estate Investments

Passive real estate investing offers ways to build wealth without managing tenants or maintenance.

Oct 11, 2025 2 min read
Selecting a 1031 Exchange Advisor: What To Consider

Selecting a 1031 Exchange Advisor: What To Consider

Facilitating a successful 1031 exchange is more than matching old and new properties—it requires navigating tight deadlines, strict IRS rules, and strategic tax decisions.

Oct 04, 2025 2 min read
Installment Sales and Interest Charges Under IRC § 453 and § 453A

Installment Sales and Interest Charges Under IRC § 453 and § 453A

For real estate investors, the installment sale method under Internal Revenue Code § 453 is a popular strategy for spreading taxable gain recognition over multiple years—improving cash flow and aligning tax liability with payment receipt.

Sep 13, 2025 3 min read
Depreciation Recapture and 1031 Exchanges: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know

Depreciation Recapture and 1031 Exchanges: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know

Learn how to navigate depreciation recapture and 1031 exchanges to minimize tax liabilities when selling investment property.

Aug 30, 2025 3 min read
Key Considerations for Out-of-State Transactions

Key Considerations for Out-of-State Transactions

Discover key tax and filing considerations for 1031 exchanges across state lines. Learn how to avoid state-specific pitfalls and protect your tax deferral.

Aug 23, 2025 2 min read
A Tax Strategy Guide for Real Estate Investors

A Tax Strategy Guide for Real Estate Investors

Learn how IRC Section 453A impacts installment sales for real estate investors and strategies to mitigate the "sting tax" on high-value transactions.

Aug 16, 2025 3 min read
721 Exchange vs. 721 via DST: What’s the Difference?

721 Exchange vs. 721 via DST: What’s the Difference?

Discover the differences between the traditional 721 exchange and the 721 via DST to maximize your real estate investments and defer taxes.

Aug 09, 2025 2 min read