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The “Buy, Borrow, Die” strategy has become a cornerstone of tax-efficient wealth-building for savvy real estate investors. This approach, popularized by tax law professor Edward McCaffery, allows individuals to grow, leverage, and transfer wealth while minimizing tax liabilities. In this guide, we’ll explore how this strategy works in real estate, its benefits and risks, and how to implement it effectively.

For savvy real estate investors, building wealth isn’t just about buying and selling properties—it’s about maximizing returns, minimizing taxes, and making every dollar work harder. Two of the most powerful tools for achieving these goals are 1031 exchanges and reverse 1031 exchanges. When used strategically, these exchanges can supercharge portfolio growth and play a critical role in the popular “buy, borrow, die” generational wealth-building strategy. Here’s what every investor should know.

As a landlord or tenant, ensuring transparency and accountability during the rental process is essential for maintaining a positive relationship and avoiding disputes. One of the most effective tools to achieve this is the property assessment form, completed at both the start and end of each tenancy. This document serves as a detailed record of the property’s condition, protecting both parties and setting clear expectations. At Doss & Spaulding Properties, we strongly enforce this practice, and in this blog, we’ll explain why it’s in everyone’s best interest to make property assessments a standard part of your leasing process.