One
of the most recent developments in 1031 exchanges is to invest in
oil and gas royalty interests.
Oil and gas royalty interests have some advantages over
real estate investments to satisfy a 1031 exchange.
Benefits include:
> Ability to match exact equity amounts to completely defer taxes.
> Diversification; you can invest in wells all across the country
and are not tied to one single asset in one location.
>Hedge against inflation and rising energy prices.
>Royalty interests may potentially yield higher cash flow than
real estate.
>Investor realizes 100% of the appreciation and can complete
a 1031 exchange upon exiting the royalty interest because a secondary
market exists.
>Low or negative
correlation to other typical investments; stocks, bonds, mutual
funds, real estate.
> You are not tied to the other investors in the property and
are able to liquidate your position.
Risks of oil and gas royalty interests include:
> Fluctuating market conditions may make an oil and
gas investment less profitable.
> An investor who subscribes four units cannot revoke the subscription.
> Commodity prices may be very volatile and could negatively
impact the investment.
> New alternative energy sources may change the market conditions
for oil and gas.
> Previously
untapped supplies may also negatively impact market conditions.
*Always consult
with your tax advisor before making any investment related decisions.
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