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Notes on after-tax property decisions

Practical, plain-English write-ups on the tax mechanics behind selling, holding, refinancing, or 1031-exchanging a rental.

• July 14, 2026

  1031 Exchange vs. Selling: Which Actually Leaves You With More Money?

  A 1031 exchange defers your tax bill, but it doesn't always leave you better off. See when exchanging beats selling — and when it doesn't.

• July 14, 2026

  Depreciation Recapture: What Every Rental Property Owner Misses

  Depreciation recapture is often the biggest tax surprise when selling a long-held rental. Here's how it works and what it actually costs you.

• July 14, 2026

  Capital Gains Tax When Selling a Rental Property (2026 Guide)

  Depreciation recapture, LTCG, NIIT, and state tax — the three (sometimes four) taxes that hit when you sell, and the levers that reduce them.