Capital Gains Tax: The Loophole Nobody’s Talking About

If you’re a real estate investor facing large capital gains taxes, this episode could change how you think about selling property.
In this episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast, host Derek Dombeck sits down with alternative investment specialist Jon Lontai to break down advanced strategies that investors use to defer taxes and create passive income — including 1031 Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), Opportunity Zones, and other alternative investments.
Many investors know about the traditional 1031 exchange, but very few understand how DST investments can provide a passive solution while still deferring capital gains taxes.
Jon explains how DSTs work, who they’re best suited for, and why they’ve become increasingly popular among investors looking to transition away from active property management while still maintaining exposure to real estate.
If you’re thinking about selling investment property, reducing landlord responsibilities, or protecting long-term wealth, this conversation will help you understand the options available to you.
How to Convert Hotels into Apartments (Safely & Profitably)

Derek sits down with Ryan Sudek, CEO of Sage Investment Group, to unpack a repeatable system for converting underperforming hotels/motels into studio apartments—filling an affordability gap while targeting strong returns.
They cover market selection, underwriting, construction (sprinklers, sub-panels, kitchens), property management at 100–200 unit scale, and the capital stack behind Sage’s evergreen fund (quarterly distributions, 1031 within the fund, portfolio diversification). Expect practical detail on risk controls (change-of-use permits before closing, value engineering, local code strategy), tenant quality myths (longer average tenancy than market), and why exterior-corridor assets speed construction. The episode closes with goals (10–15 conversions/year, path to 15k units) and how deals actually reach the team (direct-to-seller, lenders, brokers, 60–70 LOIs out at any time).
The Secret to Building Tax-Free Wealth with 1031 Exchanges! (Avoid Costly Mistakes!)

In this episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast, host Derek Dombek sits down with 1031 Exchange expert Dave Foster to uncover powerful wealth-building strategies that allow real estate investors to defer taxes and maximize profits legally.
Dave shares creative strategies, real-life case studies, and insider tips to help investors grow their real estate portfolio while keeping more money in their pockets. Whether you’re new to real estate or a seasoned investor, this episode is packed with game-changing insights!