Home July 8, 2026 rickchess No Comments Business Brokers – Meet Realty Reality! Business sales involve much more than negotiating price. In this edition of *Realty Reality*, Rick Chess explains...

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Home March 26, 2026 rickchess No Comments Marry Money & Opportunity Explaining alternative real estate securities doesn’t have to be complicated. Using a marriage analogy—from prenups to marital counseling—this piece...

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Home July 24, 2025 rickchess No Comments Attracting Equity Raising equity for a growing real estate firm takes strategy, persistence, and trust. Learn how to attract accredited investors through Regulation...

Home July 2, 2025 rickchess No Comments 1031 DST 101 Fees Confused by 1031 DST fees? Learn how equity-based pricing, upfront sponsor compensation, and fixed vs. variable costs impact returns—and...

Home June 11, 2025 rickchess No Comments Equity Access – Via Alternative Broker Dealers Equity access is critical for real estate growth, and alternative broker dealers provide a path to...

Home May 14, 2025 rickchess No Comments Checkmate Exit Taxes Selling a business or real estate doesn’t mean you have to give away a large portion to taxes. This article...