Explaining Deferred 1031 Tax Exchanges

A tax deferred exchange represents a simple, strategic method for selling one qualifying property and the subsequent acquisition of another qualifying property within a specific time frame. Although the logistics of selling one property and buying another are virtually identical to any standard sale and purchase scenario, an exchange is different because the entire transaction … Read more

What is a 1031 Tax Exchange?

After years of conducting tens of thousands of successful 1031 exchanges, we found that there are a number of frequently asked questions related to this type of transaction… Equity and Gain Is my tax based on my equity or my taxable gain? Tax is calculated upon the taxable gain. Gain and equity are two separate … Read more

What?s the Big Deal about 1031 Properties?

Whether you’re new to real estate investing altogether or are just getting ready to broaden your investing horizons odds are good that you’ll come across the term 1031 properties at some point along the way. You may be wondering what the big deal about these properties is. Why should you consider a 1031 exchange for … Read more

Real Estate Investors – Refinancing With a 1031 Tax Exchange

One of the most essential concepts in the 1031 exchange process is that a property investor must not receive any cash benefit from the proceeds of the sale of his or her relinquished property; any kind of cash benefit from the sale is considered to be boot, and this means, in fact, subject to capital … Read more

1031 Properties: What’s the big Deal about 1031 Exchanges?

You’re probably hearing a good deal about 1031 properties if you’re considering real estate investing. Whether this is your first investment or you’ve been around the block a time or two it’s a good idea to sit back and really examine what 1031 property exchanges can mean for you and your future in real estate … Read more