Paulo Aguilar, CFA, CAIA

Paulo Aguilar, CFA, CAIA

Posts by Paulo Aguilar, CFA, CAIA

How to Assess Fair Market Value and 721 UPREIT Options in DST Programs

How to Assess Fair Market Value and 721 UPREIT Options in DST Programs

Understand the complexities of 721 UPREIT options in DST programs, focusing on fair market value, timing risks, and cash-out flexibility for investors.

May 15, 2026 5 min read
Business Exit Planning: Aligning Deal Structure, Taxes, and Personal Goals

Business Exit Planning: Aligning Deal Structure, Taxes, and Personal Goals

Align your business exit strategy with personal and financial goals, focusing on what you actually keep after the sale, not just the sale price.

May 13, 2026 3 min read
The 45-Day Identification Rule: What Real Estate Investors Get Wrong

The 45-Day Identification Rule: What Real Estate Investors Get Wrong

Discover the critical importance of the 45-day identification rule in a 1031 exchange and learn how strategic planning can enhance your investment outcomes.

May 11, 2026 4 min read
Planning a Business Exit: The Tax and Wealth Decisions That Define Your Outcome

Planning a Business Exit: The Tax and Wealth Decisions That Define Your Outcome

Discover essential strategies for business exit planning that maximize profits after taxes, emphasizing preparation and informed decision-making for owners.

May 08, 2026 3 min read
What Real Estate Investors Should Know Before Investing Into a DST

What Real Estate Investors Should Know Before Investing Into a DST

Discover key insights into investing in Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and understand the implications of passive ownership before committing your capital.

May 06, 2026 3 min read
721 vs. 1031: Two Paths Out of Investment Real Estate

721 vs. 1031: Two Paths Out of Investment Real Estate

Explore the differences between 721 and 1031 exchanges for real estate investments, focusing on liquidity, diversification, and investor objectives.

May 04, 2026 3 min read
Ordinary Income Tax Strategies: Solar, Oil & Gas, and CLATs — Choosing the Right Tool

Ordinary Income Tax Strategies: Solar, Oil & Gas, and CLATs — Choosing the Right Tool

Explore effective ordinary income tax strategies for real estate investors, including solar investments, oil and gas programs, and Charitable Lead Annuity Trusts.

May 01, 2026 3 min read
What a Real Estate Sponsor Is and How Investors Should Evaluate Them

What a Real Estate Sponsor Is and How Investors Should Evaluate Them

In passive real estate investing, returns are often discussed first. Sponsors are discussed later, if at all. That ordering is backward.

Apr 29, 2026 3 min read
Using 1031 Exchanges to Preserve Real Estate Wealth Across Generations

Using 1031 Exchanges to Preserve Real Estate Wealth Across Generations

Multigenerational estate planning is not only about transferring assets. It is about transferring outcomes.

Apr 27, 2026 3 min read