The Rental Exit Agents of GRAYSTONE CAPITAL ADVISORS
For owners selling a rental home or multifamily property

Sell your rental.
Defer taxes.
Invest in NNN.

Use a 1031 exchange to roll the equity from your rental home or multifamily property into triple-net (NNN) real estate leased to established corporate tenants. The tenant handles taxes, insurance, and upkeep. You collect the rent.

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Is this a fit?
You're selling an investment property — a rental home, duplex to fourplex, or apartment building of any size
You've built up significant equity and want to keep it working without the work
You're ready to step back from tenants, toilets, and turnover
A primary residence generally doesn't qualify for a 1031 exchange. Confirm your situation with your CPA or tax attorney.
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Leave your contact information. A member of our team will follow up to review your property, your equity, and whether a 1031 exchange into NNN makes sense for you.

The basics

From rental property to net lease, in one exchange

A 1031 exchange lets you sell investment real estate and reinvest the proceeds into other investment real estate while deferring capital gains tax — as long as you follow the IRS timelines and rules.

How a 1031 exchange into net lease works
1
List & sell
Sell your property

Work with your local real estate agent to list and sell your rental.

2
Before closing
Set up your 1031 exchange

A qualified intermediary holds your sale proceeds so your taxes stay deferred.

3
Day 0 – 180
Find your NNN investment

Work with Graystone Capital Advisors to identify by Day 45 and close by Day 180.

4
Ongoing
Earn monthly, passive income

The tenant runs the property. You collect the rent.

Where we help
Initial Consultation
Get to know you
Strategy Consultation
While you sell
Vetting New Deals
Day 0 – 45
Helping You Close
Day 45 – 180
The basics of net lease

What is NNN?

NNN stands for triple net. It's a type of commercial lease where the tenant pays rent plus the three main costs of owning the property: property taxes, insurance, and maintenance.

These properties are typically single-tenant buildings, such as a drive-thru restaurant, pharmacy, grocery store, or auto service center, leased to an established company for 10 to 25 years. As the owner, you hold the real estate and collect the rent while the tenant runs the business and handles the upkeep.

Why triple net

Ownership without the landlord work

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Truly passive ownership

The tenant typically pays property taxes, insurance, and maintenance. No repair calls, vacancies to fill, or rent to chase.

Corporate-guaranteed leases

Properties leased to established national and regional companies, with leases backed by a corporate guarantee.

Stable, predictable income

Long-term leases with scheduled rent increases written in, so you know what to expect.

Tax deferral

A 1031 exchange can defer capital gains and depreciation recapture, so your full equity keeps working for you.

The kinds of properties we target

Everyday businesses with long-term corporate leases

Taco Bell restaurant exterior
Quick-service restaurants
Fresenius Kidney Care medical building exterior
Medical care & pharmacies
Dollar Tree retail storefront
Grocery & discount retail
Advance Auto Parts storefront
Auto parts & gas stations
Backed by Graystone Capital Advisors

A full commercial real estate platform behind every exchange

As agents of Graystone Capital Advisors, we bring a team that works across brokerage, debt and equity, sale-leasebacks, advisory, and management.

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Brokerage
Debt & Equity
Sale-Leaseback
Advisory
Management
DST / Syndication
Strategy first

Is net lease the right move? We'll help you find out.

Before you commit, our team conducts a full analysis of your situation and walks you through every realistic alternative — so you can confirm a 1031 exchange into NNN is the right fit, not just the option in front of you.

Keep and hold

What your rental is likely to earn if you stay put, and what it's costing you in time.

Sell and pay the tax

What you'd net after capital gains and depreciation recapture, coordinated with your CPA.

Other replacement property

How NNN compares with other real estate, like multifamily with professional management.

Your goals and timeline

Income needs, debt, estate plans, and how long you want to hold — so the strategy fits you.

Our network

Explore alternative opportunities

If net lease isn't the right fit, we can connect you with our network of preferred partners.

Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs)
Opportunity zone (OZ) funds
Deferred sales trusts
721 UPREIT strategies
Oil & gas investments
Other tax strategies

DSTs, OZ funds, 721 UPREIT programs, and oil and gas investments are securities, generally available only to accredited investors, and involve risks including illiquidity and possible loss of principal. Securities inquiries are referred to a preferred partner. Graystone Capital Advisors does not offer or sell securities or provide tax advice.

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