U.S. and UAE Real Estate Strategies for Global Capital

In this episode of Wealth Uncensored, I sit down with my brother, Erik Sexton, SIOR, a trusted advisor to high net worth individuals and family offices on U.S. commercial real estate, to dissect the complexities of investing in property across jurisdictions. We start by unpacking U.S. tax considerations for foreign investors, including entity selection, FIRPTA exposure, and strategies to improve after‑tax returns. We then transition to estate planning and asset protection for U.S. real estate holdings, focusing on structures that shield wealth and facilitate legacy transfer. Next, Erik and I explore the UAE real estate landscape, taxation, ownership vehicles, and planning tools for investors. We highlight actionable structures that align tax efficiency with robust protection and discuss common pitfalls for foreign buyers in both markets. Whether you’re a family office allocating global real estate capital, or an individual investor seeking cross‑border clarity, this episode delivers tactical insights you can apply now.