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Christopher Linger and Maricela Soberanes are principals at Up Plex Capital LLC. Accredited Real estate investors. Having built a personal portfolio valued at over $100M, they’ve created significant passive income for themselves and their investors by finding the best properties today’s market can offer. Maricela has a business degree and a successful medical service business since 2015. Chris has an MBA, twenty-seven years of active duty Navy services (ret), now full-time apartment syndicator.
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Christopher Linger and Maricela Soberanes are principals at Up Plex Capital LLC. Accredited Real estate investors. Having built a personal portfolio valued at over $100M, they’ve created significant passive income for themselves and their investors by finding the best properties today’s market can offer. Maricela has a business degree and a successful medical service business since 2015. Chris has an MBA, twenty-seven years of active-duty Navy services (ret), now full-time apartment syndicator.
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My wife and I thank our lucky stars that we worked with Chris and Maricela, they are so organized and always willing to make a win-win situation.
- S. McDonald -
McDonald Homes
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it 100 times. We
owe our success to you both. Great mentors like you [Chris & Maricela] have
helped tremendously!
- S. Enyard -
Anchor Atlas Properties Founder
After seeing and relating to some of my frustrations, they drove two hours to help
with our four-plex renovation. Chris & Maricela are always a wealth of knowledge.
- C. Byler -
Passive Patriots Founder
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Facilities require minimal maintenance and management compared to other real estate.
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Steady cash flow with low overhead leads to strong returns.
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Simple upgrades like security or climate control can boost income and property value.
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Easily expand by adding units or acquiring new facilities.
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Start Now
The best time to invest in real estate is now and with the right investment, you can see amazing growth in just 18 months.
Trust in Proven Returns
The best time to invest in real estate is now and with the right investment, you can see amazing growth in just 18 months.
Start Just With $50K
It takes less than you think to get started and with the right team you'll shorten your learning curve and increase your returns.
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We strategically focus on a variety of asset types in order to create a strong and diverse portfolio of assets that can hedge against economic uncertainties. Creating safer investment opportunities for our investors.
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We strategically focus on a variety of asset types in order to create a strong and diverse portfolio of assets that can hedge against economic uncertainties. Creating safer investment opportunities for our investors.
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Latest News
Bonus Depreciation Is BACK (Forever!) — And That’s Only 1 of 6 Huge Investor Wins
If you're investing in real estate (or thinking about it), this is something you’ll want to pay attention to.
Congress just passed what's being called the "One Big Beautiful Bill" — and for real estate investors, it's a total game-changer.
This isn’t just another bill with vague promises. It brings real, tangible benefits that could completely reshape how you invest, build wealth, and plan for the long term.
Let’s break it down.
1. 100% Bonus Depreciation Is Back — And It’s Here to Stay
Yes, you read that right. Full bonus depreciation has been restored permanently.
You can now deduct the entire cost of qualifying real estate assets in the first year—creating powerful cash flow and turning tight deals into profitable ones.
This is one of the most investor-friendly tax moves we’ve seen in years.
2. 1031 Exchanges and Carried Interest Are Safe
Some feared these tools might disappear. They didn’t.
1031 exchanges and carried interest rules remain protected under the new law, allowing investors to continue deferring capital gains and building wealth across multiple deals without heavy tax penalties.
3. QBI Deduction Made Permanent (With Higher Income Limits)
The Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction is now permanent — and thresholds have been raised.
That means pass-through entity owners can deduct 20% of their income permanently, even at higher earnings levels. More tax savings, more retained income.
4. Opportunity Zones Are Now Permanent — With New Perks
Opportunity Zones are sticking around, and they’ve been improved.
Designations now renew every 10 years, and full capital gains exclusions still apply for long-term investors (10+ years). Plus, rural zones now come with added incentives, opening up new growth markets.
5. Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Increased
Starting in 2026, the estate and gift tax exemption will increase to $30 million per couple, adjusted for inflation.
That means more wealth passed on, tax-free, for families thinking about legacy and long-term planning.
6. SALT Deduction Cap Raised to $40,000
For investors in high-tax states like New York, California, and New Jersey, the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap has been increased from $10,000 to $40,000.
That’s a major boost to your after-tax income — and a long-awaited fix for many.
Why This Matters
Most tax policy changes create complexity. This one does the opposite.
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" gives investors what we’ve been needing: clarity, consistency, and powerful tools for long-term planning.
Whether you're:
Syndicating deals
Buying and holding
Developing ground-up
Scaling your portfolio
This law creates a rare, generational window to optimize your strategy and build real wealth.
What’s Next?
If you're serious about building wealth through real estate while minimizing taxes, this is your moment.
We're already leveraging these changes in our upcoming deals — and we’d love to show you how.
Want to learn more? Reach out and let’s talk strategy.
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Bonus Depreciation Is BACK (Forever!) — And That’s Only 1 of 6 Huge Investor Wins
If you're investing in real estate (or thinking about it), this is something you’ll want to pay attention to.
Congress just passed what's being called the "One Big Beautiful Bill" — and for real estate investors, it's a total game-changer.
This isn’t just another bill with vague promises. It brings real, tangible benefits that could completely reshape how you invest, build wealth, and plan for the long term.
Let’s break it down.
1. 100% Bonus Depreciation Is Back — And It’s Here to Stay
Yes, you read that right. Full bonus depreciation has been restored permanently.
You can now deduct the entire cost of qualifying real estate assets in the first year—creating powerful cash flow and turning tight deals into profitable ones.
This is one of the most investor-friendly tax moves we’ve seen in years.
2. 1031 Exchanges and Carried Interest Are Safe
Some feared these tools might disappear. They didn’t.
1031 exchanges and carried interest rules remain protected under the new law, allowing investors to continue deferring capital gains and building wealth across multiple deals without heavy tax penalties.
3. QBI Deduction Made Permanent (With Higher Income Limits)
The Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction is now permanent — and thresholds have been raised.
That means pass-through entity owners can deduct 20% of their income permanently, even at higher earnings levels. More tax savings, more retained income.
4. Opportunity Zones Are Now Permanent — With New Perks
Opportunity Zones are sticking around, and they’ve been improved.
Designations now renew every 10 years, and full capital gains exclusions still apply for long-term investors (10+ years). Plus, rural zones now come with added incentives, opening up new growth markets.
5. Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Increased
Starting in 2026, the estate and gift tax exemption will increase to $30 million per couple, adjusted for inflation.
That means more wealth passed on, tax-free, for families thinking about legacy and long-term planning.
6. SALT Deduction Cap Raised to $40,000
For investors in high-tax states like New York, California, and New Jersey, the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap has been increased from $10,000 to $40,000.
That’s a major boost to your after-tax income — and a long-awaited fix for many.
Why This Matters
Most tax policy changes create complexity. This one does the opposite.
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" gives investors what we’ve been needing: clarity, consistency, and powerful tools for long-term planning.
Whether you're:
Syndicating deals
Buying and holding
Developing ground-up
Scaling your portfolio
This law creates a rare, generational window to optimize your strategy and build real wealth.
What’s Next?
If you're serious about building wealth through real estate while minimizing taxes, this is your moment.
We're already leveraging these changes in our upcoming deals — and we’d love to show you how.
Want to learn more? Reach out and let’s talk strategy.
LEAVE A REPLY