How to Avoid Capital Gains Taxes (Legally!)

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive overview of nine legal strategies for real estate investors to avoid or minimize capital gains taxes when selling a property. Key tactics for STR hosts include holding properties for over a year to get favorable long-term tax rates, utilizing a 1031 Exchange to defer taxes by reinvesting in another property, and taking advantage of the Primary Residence Exclusion by living in a property for two out of five years before selling. The video also covers advanced strategies like using a step-up in basis for inheritance and investing in Opportunity Zones for long-term tax-free growth.