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1031 Exchange Basis: What it Is, How it Works

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A 1031 exchange lets you exchange your investment real estate (relinquished property) for another of equal or greater value (replacement property). The main benefit of the exchange is that you could defer payment on capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture.

Mar 3, 2025

Selling a 1031 Exchange Replacement Property

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One significant benefit of a 1031 exchange is that you can indefinitely exchange real estate and defer capital gains taxes. However, taxes are deferred, not eliminated, unless the property is held until death, at which point heirs may receive a step-up in basis, potentially avoiding capital gains taxes altogether. As long as you find the right property, you could continue to generate tax-advantaged benefits through this process.

Mar 2, 2025

Can Real Estate Bootstrapping Be Used in a 1031 Exchange?

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Real estate bootstrapping is generally associated with startup funding. However, bootstrapping could help drive a 1031 exchange, especially if you need extra liquidity to acquire a replacement property in exchange for a relinquished one. Bootstrapping might help you complete an exchange without adding the complexity of loans or outside investors.

Feb 28, 2025

What Contractual Language Should Be Added For a 1031 Exchange Purchase and Sales?

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A 1031 exchange allows you to reinvest proceeds from the sale of investment real estate into another like-kind real estate property of equal or greater value. When performed correctly, the exchange can help you defer capital gains taxes and depreciation capture on the sale.

Feb 26, 2025

What Isn’t Eligible for a 1031 Exchange?

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26 U.S. Code § 1031—“Exchange of Real Property Held for Productive Use or Investment”—can help delay capital gains tax payments from selling your real estate. The 1031 exchange, also called the “like-kind” exchange, lets you invest those gains into other real estate of greater or equal value.

Feb 22, 2025

Reverse 1031 Exchange Lender: Understanding Their Role In Real Estate Transactions

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The 1031 exchange is a tax deferral strategy enabling real estate investors to defer capital gains tax and depreciation recapture payments. A like-kind exchange comes in various formats, including a reverse 1031 exchange. If you’re contemplating a reverse exchange, you might need financial assistance. As such, a reverse 1031 exchange lender may be important for the success of your transaction.

Feb 18, 2025

How a 1031 Exchange Works With Crowdfunding

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You might be a real estate investor interested in using a 1031 Exchange to potentially defer capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture on property you want to sell. You might find a replacement property that meets your investment parameters through a crowdfunding platform.

Feb 17, 2025

Can You Do A 1031 Exchange On A Short-Term Capital Gain?

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The 26 U.S. Code § 1031—“Exchange of Real Property Held for Productive Use or Investment”—can help defer payment on taxes generated from your real estate sale. As long as you stay with the IRS’ guidelines and direct the gains of that sale into a like-kind replacement property, you can postpone payment of capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes.

Feb 16, 2025

Can You Exchange Property for Life Insurance?

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A 1031 exchange can be a viable strategy for deferring capital gains taxes when you sell your real estate used for trade or investment and use the proceeds to purchase a like-kind property. When conducted correctly, the like-kind exchange process can help build wealth and diversify your real estate holdings.

Feb 15, 2025

Fannie Mae Requirements for a 1031 Exchange

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The Federal National Mortgage Association—better known as “Fannie Mae”—is a government-sponsored entity (GSE) that supports the U.S. housing market by purchasing mortgages from lenders. This process provides liquidity and enables lenders to offer more loans to borrowers. One of the main benefits of working with Fannie Mae-backed loans for your investment property includes flexible down payments.

Feb 14, 2025

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