1031 Exchange Tools & Insights
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1031 Exchange · Real Estate Investing · Tax Strategies
A 1031 exchange allows real estate investors to sell a property and reinvest the proceeds into a new purchase and defer capital gains taxes. We dive deep into tax-deferred like-kind exchanges, covering how 1031 exchanges work, the rules and timelines, and when it makes sense to do an exchange.
1031 Exchange · Real Estate Investing · Tax Strategies · Capital Gains Tax · Wealth Building
A 1031 exchange can be an incredible tool for real estate investors to reduce their tax liability. We demystify the rules required to qualify and successfully complete a like-kind exchange.
1031 Exchange · Real Estate Investing · Tax Strategies
Not every 1031 exchange looks the same. Here's how forward, reverse, and improvement exchanges differ — and how to pick the path that fits your timeline and goals.
1031 Exchange · Real Estate Investing · Tax Strategies
Yes, you can do a 1031 exchange on a vacation home — but only under specific IRS conditions. Here are the rental rules, personal use limits, and the IRS safe harbor (Rev. Proc. 2008-16) that determines whether your property qualifies.
1031 Exchange · Real Estate Investing · Tax Strategies
Depreciation is one of the most misunderstood parts of a 1031 exchange. We break down how depreciation recapture works, how your adjusted basis carries forward, and how a properly structured exchange defers both capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes.
1031 Exchange · Real Estate Investing · Tax Strategies
The 45-day identification period is one of the most critical parts of a 1031 exchange. Here's how the IRS rules work — the 3-property rule, 200%, and 95% — plus practical strategies to find replacement properties without getting boxed in.
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