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WHY 1031 EXCHANGES MATTER TO THE U.S. ECONOMY

    Tax deferral is only the beginning of the story

    QUICK ANSWER: 1031 Exchanges matter because they keep investment capital moving throughout the U.S. economy. They encourage commercial real estate transactions, reinvestment, financing, property improvements, job creation, and local economic activity while allowing qualifying investment property owners to defer, rather than permanently eliminate, certain taxes when the IRS rules are properly followed.

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    Can You Use Seller Financing in a 1031 Exchange?

      Seller financing can be a powerful tool for getting a commercial real estate transaction across the finish line.

      A buyer may have the equity and experience necessary to acquire a property but may not want, or may not be able, to obtain conventional financing on acceptable terms. In that situation, a motivated seller may agree to finance a portion of the purchase price through a promissory note, commonly referred to as a seller carryback note.

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      Are 1031 Exchanges Worth It?

        The honest answer is: Yes, a 1031 Exchange can absolutely be worth it, but it is not automatically the right decision for every property owner or every transaction.

        A meticulously planned 1031 Exchange can allow an investor to sell an appreciated investment property, defer the capital gains taxes that would otherwise be due from the sale, and keep more of their equity working for them in a replacement property.

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