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Tracy Treger is Principal at Syndicated Equities. Tracy helps high net worth individuals and family offices to profitably invest in real estate. She also assists investors in identifying appropriate replacement property to complete tax-deferred exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. Drawing upon her 20 years of legal experience in the areas of real estate, bankruptcy and corporate restructuring, finance, and commercial law, Tracy seeks out opportunities to improve the relationship between Syndicated Equities and its investors, to cultivate new investors, and to identify new investment opportunities and align them with investors’ goals. Tracy joined the Syndicated Equities team in 2013 after serving as vice president and assistant general counsel for a private REIT, where she handled all legal aspects of the company’s daily operations and its joint venture relationships in the U.S. and Mexico. Prior to working with the REIT, she was a partner in two large Chicago-based law firms with national and international practices. Tracy holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.S. in Psychological Services from the University of Pennsylvania, and a J.D. from Chicago Kent College of Law. She actively serves on both the National Commission and the Regional Board of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and she is the Board Secretary of CREW Chicago, a global organization for commercial real estate.


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Financial Poise Contributions

  • Replacement Property for a 1031 Exchange Article published on January 21, 2026
  • 1031 Exchanges: A Win-Win for Both Taxpayers and the Economy Article published on August 27, 2025
  • Putting off the Tax Collector – The Basics of 1031 Exchanges Article published on July 16, 2025
  • Real Estate Terminology Every Investor Should Know Article published on May 28, 2025
  • The Complexity of Real Estate Investment Partnerships Article published on October 9, 2024
  • The Risks, Rewards, and Challenges of Investing in Real Estate Article published on June 26, 2024
  • Pressing the "Eject" Button: Secure a Viable Real Estate Exit Strategy First Article published on May 6, 2024
  • The Ups and Downs of Residential Real Estate Investments Article published on February 20, 2024
  • Investing in Residential & Multi-Family Real Estate Webinar premiered on February 7, 2024 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101
  • The Economic Consequences of 1031 Exchanges: 5 Myths Debunked Article published on December 6, 2023
  • Affordable Housing/Community Improvement Investments Webinar premiered on May 23, 2023 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101
  • Commercial Leases, Their Provisions and Pitfalls to Avoid Webinar premiered on April 25, 2023 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101
  • Investing in Commercial Property Webinar premiered on March 28, 2023 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101
  • Investing in Residential & Multi-Family Real Estate Webinar premiered on February 21, 2023 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101
  • 3 Real Estate Investment Types and Cash Flow Potential Article published on September 23, 2022
  • Commercial Leases, Their Provisions and Pitfalls to Avoid Webinar premiered on June 30, 2022 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101 2022
  • Investing in Commercial Property Webinar premiered on May 19, 2022 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101 2022
  • Investing in Residential & Multi-Family Real Estate Webinar premiered on April 28, 2022 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101
  • Affordable Housing/Community Improvement Investment Webinar premiered on March 31, 2022 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101
  • The Advantages and Disadvantages of Single-Tenant vs Multi-Tenant Investment Properties Article published on June 24, 2021
  • A Diversified Real Estate Portfolio is Sound Investment Strategy Article published on May 29, 2021
  • Good Boys and ‘Bad Boys’ — Borrower Promises and Lender Rights in Carveout Guaranties Article published on April 14, 2021
  • Could Owning Operational Real Estate be Your Ideal Investment? Article published on January 5, 2021
  • Investing in a Real Estate Syndication: A Simple Guide Article published on November 5, 2020
  • A Crash Course on the Benefits of REITs for Passive Investors Article published on August 11, 2020
  • Pricing Commercial Real Estate: The Cap Rate Formula Article published on July 27, 2020
  • Commercial Leases, Their Provisions and Pitfalls to Avoid 2020 Webinar premiered on April 14, 2020 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101 - 2020
  • Investing in Commercial Property 2020 Webinar premiered on March 10, 2020 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101 - 2020
  • Real Estate Due Diligence: A Simple Guide for Investment Properties Article published on February 18, 2020
  • Investing in Residential & Multi-Family Real Estate 2020 Webinar premiered on February 18, 2020 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101 - 2020
  • Commercial Leases, Their Provisions and Pitfalls to Avoid 2019 Webinar premiered on March 15, 2019 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101 - 2019
  • Investing in Commercial Real Estate 2019 Webinar premiered on February 15, 2019 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing 101 - 2019
  • Basics of Real Estate Syndication Webinar premiered on August 16, 2018 Webinar Series: Real Estate Law Dumbed Down 2018
  • Commercial Real Estate – Acquisition and Development 2018 Webinar premiered on April 24, 2018 Webinar Series: One Hour Law School 2018
  • Investing in Commercial Property 2018 Webinar premiered on April 24, 2018 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing Made Simple 2018
  • Investing in Residential & Multi-Family Real Estate 2018 Webinar premiered on March 20, 2018 Webinar Series: Real Estate Investing Made Simple 2018