

Capital Gains Tax Solutions Podcast
Brett Swarts
Welcome to the Capital Gains Tax Solutions PodcastAre you considering selling a million-dollar-plus business, cryptocurrency, luxury primary home, commercial real estate, or another highly appreciated asset but concerned about the capital gains tax? Want to reinvest into a diversified portfolio of real estate or securities at the optimal time while making a meaningful impact with your wealth? Each episode, Brett Swarts sits down with some of the world’s top minds in real estate, finance, wealth management, and entrepreneurship to uncover their strategies and insights. Expect fast-paced, high-impact content that’s designed to help you create and preserve more wealth. Brett and his guests will guide you through the complexities of capital gains tax deferral and wealth creation, ensuring you retain more of your hard-earned assets.Meet Your Host: Brett SwartsBrett Swarts is on a mission to help you make a lasting impact with your wealth when exiting highly appreciated assets using Deferred Sales Trust for his clients. As a Deferred Sales Trust Trustee and an expert in multifamily investing and brokerage, Brett simplifies complex tax deferral strategies such as the 1031 Exchange, Deferred Sales Trust, Delaware Statutory Trust, Opportunity Zones, and more.What the Podcast Offers:Gain invaluable insights into various tax deferral strategies, real-world deal stories, wealth-building lessons, and pathways to financial freedom—all aimed at helping you build and preserve your wealth.Our Mission:We empower you to exit your investments with freedom and flexibility, enabling you to make informed decisions without the stress of managing properties, dealing with liabilities, or overseeing employees. Instead, we offer a pathway to freedom, liquidity, diversification, and passive commercial real estate investing.#### A Brief History of Brett Swarts:Brett Swarts launched his commercial real estate career just before the 2008 crash, where he and his clients learned the hard way that the 1031 exchange isn’t always your friend when time runs out to find a good deal. Since then, Brett has closed over $500 million in Deferred Sales Trust, Delaware Statutory Trust, and Commercial Real Estate transactions. His extensive experience covers a wide array of tax-deferred strategies, making him a trusted authority in the field.What You’ll Get from Our Episodes:Explore how to build and grow wealth in real estate, business, and leadership. Brett brings on top-tier guests who share their expertise so you can grow personally, professionally, and financially.More About Deferred Sales Trusts:- A Trusted Tax Deferral Solution: With over 27 years of proven success, rooted in the IRS tax code IRC 453 from the 1920s.- Proven Track Record: 29 successful IRS audits for thousands of closed Deferred Sales Trusts.Why You Should Join Us:If you’re tired of feeling trapped by the 1031 exchange, the Deferred Sales Trust offers a smarter, easier solution. Tune in to learn how to create more wealth with clarity and confidence in your tax deferral strategy.Get Started with a Deferred Sales Trust today https://capitalgainstaxsolutions.com and uncover the wealth-building secrets of top investors and tax deferral experts. Let’s create and preserve more wealth together.Follow us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/capitalgainstaxsolutionspodcast/).
Episodes
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Mar 28, 2026 • 30min
3 Red Flags to Watch Out for in Commercial Real Estate with John Azar
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Mar 24, 2026 • 29min
The Simple Real Estate Formula: Buy Boring Assets, Earn Big Cash Flow with Stewart Heath
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Mar 23, 2026 • 34min
The "Debt Trap": How 1031 Exchanges are Sinking Real Estate Deals in 2026
Glenn Hanson, founder and CEO of Colony Hills Capital and veteran real estate investor, shares why 1031 exchanges are creating a debt trap in 2026. He discusses timing and debt-replacement pitfalls. Listeners hear a Sacramento case study, ways to use a Deferred Sales Trust for flexible investments, combining strategies, and how trusts can partner on deals and address estate tax risk.

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Mar 21, 2026 • 43min
Property Management Secrets & Syndication Success with Kyle Stephenson
Kyle Stephenson, founder of KRS Holdings and seasoned residential property manager and syndicator, shares stories from buying his first duplex to managing thousands of units. He digs into execution and operations, why new investors should self-manage, handling market headwinds, syndication structure and alignment, and timing-flexible sale strategies like Deferred Sales Trusts.

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Mar 21, 2026 • 31min
Living Tax-Free Overseas: Top Tax Strategies with Mikkel Thorup
Mikkel Thorup, expat consultant and founder of ExpatMoney who helps high-net-worth clients with residency, citizenship, and offshore structuring. He contrasts U.S. citizenship taxation with residency systems. He debunks offshore myths. He outlines state-tax timing, FEIE rules, territorial residency options, renunciation and exit tax risks, and estate/Trust strategies.

Mar 20, 2026 • 37min
The $50 Million Legacy Trap: How Commercial Real Estate Sages Exit Wise with Arian Del Rio
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Mar 19, 2026 • 42min
How We Sold a Car Wash for Big Profits & Avoided Huge Taxes with DST with Hy, Sudhir
Founders recount buying, rebuilding and scaling a car wash and related real estate. They describe negotiating site deals, tenant coordination, and rapid customer growth. A surprising acquisition offer led to exploring tax-deferral via a Deferred Sales Trust. They discuss structuring co-investments, trustee fees, diversified trust investments, and flexible payout timing.

Mar 18, 2026 • 37min
The Buy Back Time Formula: How He Scaled from $20M to $50M Working LESS with George Rivera
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Mar 16, 2026 • 46min
Navigating Market Shifts & Unlocking Hidden Opportunities with Ben Reinberg
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Mar 14, 2026 • 27min
The Cost of Poor Succession Planning and How to Fix It with Lisa Levy
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