Exchange Rules

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.

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.

If you spend enough time around sophisticated commercial real estate investors, eventually you’ll hear someone describe a Single Tenant Net Lease property on an Absolute Net Lease as “a bond backed by real estate.”

One of the most common myths about a 1031 Exchange is that once you decide to exchange, you are somehow prohibited from taking any money from the sale of your relinquished property. That is simply not true. You are allowed to take proceeds. You are… Read More »1031 Exchange Myth: “You Are Not Allowed to Take Any Proceeds”

Few strategies in real estate investing are as powerful — or as frequently misunderstood — as the 1031 Exchange. Designed to allow investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into like-kind property, the 1031 Exchange is a cornerstone wealth-building tool for serious real… Read More »Another 1031 Exchange Myth: You Must Purchase Your Replacement Property in the Same State you Sold In.

Most property owners believe tax planning is only relevant when they choose to sell. But one of the most overlooked and misunderstood sections of the Internal Revenue Code applies when the decision is made for you.