When you hear “1031 Exchange,” you probably think:
“Sell property → Buy new property → Avoid the tax hit.”
Before you jump, here’s how the 1031 exchange rules actually work—and what to watch for.
Sounds great, right? Especially if someone’s dangling a hefty W2 reduction in front of you.
But here’s the truth:
It’s not magic. It’s a trade. And trades come with rules… and consequences.
Here’s the big rule: it has to be real estate for real estate — and it must be for investment or business use. In other words, you can sell one type of property and buy something completely different, as long as both are used for income or your business.
If it produces income or serves your business — and you’re swapping for another property that does the same — you’re likely in the game.
Authoritative resource: IRS — Like‑kind exchanges (Real estate tax tips)
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They get so fixated on the tax deferral that they rush into a bad deal:
All because they had 45 days to identify and 180 days to close.
Because you’re not just trading property.
You’re trading opportunity cost.
One bad exchange can wipe out years of tax savings.
I’ve seen it happen. Go in with eyes wide open (Please!!)
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