The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndications Show

šŸš€ How To Significantly Lower Your Taxes Through Real Estate Investing with Brandon Burns šŸš€

• Eric Lindsey • Season 1 • Episode 150

These show notes are perfect for both full-time investors and anyone juggling a job while buying and managing properties on the side. If you’re interested in building long-term wealth, boost cash flow, and keep more of your profits from the taxman, tune in to learn how. Brandon Burns is a senior leader in the 1031 exchange space, guiding investors through thousands of deals to help them make the most of their equity without getting walloped by capital gains taxes. šŸ†


1ļøāƒ£ Brandon’s Background & Why 1031 Exchanges Rule
Brandon’s got a robust background in real estate tax, finance, and title, and he’s oversaw 4,000+ exchanges. He explains how 1031s let you swap properties of ā€œlike kindā€ and defer taxes so you can scale faster—whether you’re flipping houses full-time, steadily growing a rental portfolio, or working a 9-to-5 and investing on weekends. šŸ’¼


2ļøāƒ£ Key Tax-Saving Strategy


Deferred Taxes: Roll your capital gains into a new property instead of handing money over to Uncle Sam.


Flexibility: You can upgrade from a single-family home to a multifamily, or even jump into commercial, so long as it’s real property.


Legacy Building: Keep exchanging until you pass properties on to heirs, who often enjoy a step-up in basis. šŸ āž”ļøšŸ¢


3ļøāƒ£ Real-Life Example: The Coastal Fourplex
Brandon shares the story of a California fourplex owner who cashed out big-time and shifted $1.5 million (post–tax-free chunk) into Midwestern duplexes. This investor scored stronger monthly returns, expanded the portfolio, and never had to cut a giant check to the IRS. Talk about unlocking cash flow while steering clear of a tax hit! šŸ”šŸ’°


4ļøāƒ£ Managing Your Deals—Full-Time or Part-Time


Proper Setup: Hire a Qualified Intermediary (QI) before you sell—once you touch those funds, the exchange is off.


Timing Matters: You’ll have 180 days to close on your new investment(s), so line up your next move efficiently.


Stay Strategic: Brandon recommends focusing on deals that boost your overall growth, whether you’re an everyday landlord or a large-scale operator.


5ļøāƒ£ Action Steps


Evaluate if your current property is maxed out on appreciation or not pulling its weight in cash flow.


Consider a 1031 exchange to upgrade or diversify.


Build a rock-solid team (broker, QI, attorney) to keep everything on track. šŸ¤


Final Takeaway
Brandon Burns proves 1031 exchanges can catapult both new and seasoned investors toward their financial goals—no matter if you’re all-in on real estate or balancing it with another career. With the right approach, you can continuously build wealth, defer taxes, and grow your empire over time. Grab this opportunity to learn the ins and outs of 1031 strategies and level up your real estate game! 🌟

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