Look no further
FGG was just fantastic to work with. They were knowledgeable about the market and the 1031 DST investment process. I was especially pleased in their availability during evenings and weekends to answer questions and assist with DST selections. I was really anxious over finding suitable replacement properties before my 45-day identification period expired and they presented multiple options that were available well within my deadline. They are on the ball, responsive, independent, and have a very professional support team.If you need 1031 options, look no further.
Paul Getty’s knowledge, experience and track record were key factors in our selection of FGG as a source of replacement properties for our 1031 Exchange. We were not disappointed. Along with his excellent team he provided us with invaluable help in selecting replacement properties as well as guiding us calmly and professionally through the sale and reinvestment process. We will not hesitate to use Paul/FGG1031 again for our real estate investment needs.
Expert Assistance
Dinesh Gupta and his staff are experts in every aspect of 1031 Exchange. They gave me a high level of confidence and were immediately available when I had questions – even on odd hours and weekends. The educational materials and videos on their website are outstanding. The result was a very positive experience and a nice monthly check with no management hassles.
Great Service and Successful 1031 Exchange
FGG1031’s experience, expertise, and local market knowledge were so important in helping us navigate the 1031 Exchange investment process. They knew exactly how to handle every stage of the process and every issue that arose. Paul and Dinesh and their entire team took care of every detail and truly gave us great service that made the 1031 Exchange easy for us.
Wealth of Knowledge
Paul and his team knew all sorts of things that never would have occurred to me. He helped us to get everything to work smoothly and be in place by the time they are needed. Oh, and did I say we are now getting a nice monthly check!
1031 Exchange Pro
Mr. Gupta is a pro. His vast experience, expertise and calmness provides a stable force in a process that can be hectic and emotional. I have worked with him on two 1031 Exchanges. He assisted my husband and I as buyers several years ago and most recently me as a seller of a property that I inherited. Both experiences were successful and marked by exceptional service and smarts. The FGG1031 team is organized, efficient and even makes the difficult 1031 Exchange process enjoyable.
A Brilliant Move
Engaging FGG to sell our multifamily income property of turned out to be a brilliant move. Their access to large numbers of qualified buyers and willingness to split fees with other brokers produced over 15 offers including 3 offers over the asking price. They also helped us find us another investment property with in-place management that has performed very well for us. Obviously, we were delighted with their service and highly recommend them.
Found Great Replacement Property Saving Us Over $400K in Potential Taxes
We thought we had a replacement property that was certain to close but it fell out of contract on the 40th day after we closed escrow on a rental property that we previously owned. FGG1031 helped us explore many options and within 3 days were able to identify 3 properties and close on time saving us about $400K in taxes. We highly recommend FGG1031 to investors who need to find high quality properties with little time remaining to complete a successful 1031 Exchange.
Hassle free investment in a DST
My husband and I sold our rental house we had bought for our son near UCLA and were looking to buy another rental property in SF Bay Area. It was very difficult to find any good quality income property with a positive cash flow. Then, we met with Dinesh and Paul from FGG. They explained our options and about hassle free investment in a DST with positive cash flow. FGG was very helpful to us in selecting a diversified portfolio of 3 Multi-family DST properties. FGG team including back office people were very courteous, prompt in returning calls and manage step by step process for a smooth transaction. We highly recommend FGG to clients who need a hassle free 1031 Exchange and income producing real estate.
Honest and Very Knowledgeable
I first called Paul Getty about a year ago to discuss the potential sale of my rental home in Walnut Creek. It was an older home and I was facing the need to invest over $50,000 to update the kitchen and replace part of the roof. Since my cashflow was OK and I had a good tenant, Paul encouraged me to keep the property rather than sell it and benefit from the continued appreciation. I took his advice and did see further appreciation over the past year - but my good tenant moved out and the new tenant was driving me crazy with constant complaints and not making timely rent payments. I finally had enough and decided to sell and called the folks at FGG who helped me select a small portfolio of DST properties that almost doubled my cashflow while allowing me to get free of the challenges of dealing with a bad tenant. Jan Getty was awesome and helped me with the paperwork and it was easier reinvesting into DSTs than selling my rental property. I highly recommend Paul and his team if you are looking for solid objective advice and not wanting any high pressure selling to get you into something that you may not need.
Watch Out for DST Salesmen Who Have Conflicts of Interest
I first discovered DSTs by surfing on the web and ended up talking with a sales guy that was heavily pushing me to invest in a DST that his firm had developed. I did my homework and found out that they had no significant DST track record and were unwilling to disclose their company's financials to me. I did more research and learned about FGG through a friend who had done business with them. FGG presented me with a whole range of options including standard real estate options and also DSTs. They did not push any particular product and ended up developing a portfolio for me that included a single tenant medical building plus a couple of DSTs from Inland. Be wary of DST sales people that only have DSTs to sell you - because not everyone should invest in DSTs. Also run and don't just walk away from DST firms that try and push you to buy their own DSTs. Big conflict IMO!!
True One-Stop Shop
A lot firms advertise that they are a one-stop-shop - but I found that the folks at First Guardian really deliver. I had an 8 unit building in Mountain View and I was tired of managing it and was thinking of selling - but did not have a good reinvestment option and I did not want to go through the hassle of dealing with multiple sales people to hep me sell and then find a replacement property. FGG was not only able to sell my rental property for significantly more than a previous offer I had received, they also acquainted me with DST options that more than doubled my cashflow. They also managed the whole 1031 exchange process and provided me with pre-filled documents that were easy to review and sign. The whole sale and reinvestment process took only about 90 days and I am now happily enjoying the added income and taking my first real vacation in long time. Thanks FGG!*Individuals providing testimonials were not compensated.
*This testimonial may not be representative of the experience of other customers and is no guarantee of future performance or success.