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Tax law changes, market shifts, regulatory updates — the news that actually moves your decisions, summarized for the independent landlord.
IRS Confirms 1031 Exchange Rules Remain Intact Through 2026
Treasury statement reaffirms current §1031 framework — no changes to like-kind treatment, 45/180-day windows, or basis carryover for the 2026 tax year.
Source: U.S. TreasuryMultifamily Cap Rates Compress 30 bps in Q1 as Rate Cut Expectations Strengthen
Class-A apartment cap rates fell to 5.1% nationally in Q1 2026 — the first compression since 2022 — as buyers price in expected Fed cuts.
Source: CBRE ResearchDST Volume Hits Record $1.2B in Q1 as 1031 Demand Rebounds
Delaware Statutory Trust equity placements set a new quarterly record, driven by a wave of high-basis multifamily and industrial exchangers.
Source: Mountain Dell ConsultingBonus Depreciation Phase-Down: 60% Through 2026, 40% in 2027
Cost segregation studies remain attractive but the year-one shield is shrinking. Here's what the bonus depreciation phase-down means for property owners this year.
Source: Landlords.com EditorialCredit-Tenant NNN Demand Heats Up as Investors Chase Yield Plus Stability
Single-tenant NNN deals with investment-grade tenants are trading at 6.0–6.5% caps — a 50 bps premium over multifamily for similar duration.
Source: Marcus & MillichapSenate Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Opportunity Zone Designations Through 2030
Proposed legislation would extend the OZ deferral deadline and re-designate underutilized zones — relevant for landlords sitting on large gains.
Source: Senate Finance CommitteeSun Belt Rent Growth Cools to 2.1% as Supply Catches Demand
Austin, Phoenix, and Charlotte are seeing the slowest rent growth since 2020 as 2022's apartment construction boom delivers units.
Source: RealPage Market AnalyticsFed Signals Two Cuts by Year-End — What It Means for CRE
FOMC statement raises probability of 50 bps of cuts before December. Cap-rate compression and refinance opportunities for landlords.
Source: Federal ReserveIndustrial Vacancy Stabilizes After 18 Months of Increases
Q1 2026 industrial vacancy held at 6.8% nationally — the first non-rising quarter since 2023. Last-mile logistics remains tightest.
Source: Cushman & WakefieldTax-Friendly Snowbird States Gain Investor Capital in 2026
Florida and Texas continue to attract out-of-state landlord capital, driven by zero state income tax on the rental income side.
Source: Landlords.com EditorialSEC Updates DST Disclosure Guidance — More Transparency for Investors
Regulator issues new staff guidance on Reg D Private Placement Memorandum standards for DST offerings. Better risk disclosure ahead.
Source: SEC Division of Corporation FinanceInterest Rate Cap Strategies Gain Traction Among Mid-Sized Owners
Owners with floating-rate bridge debt are increasingly using SOFR caps as a hedge. Premium costs have come down 35% in 12 months.
Source: Chatham Financial