Every taxpayer’s situation is unique and therefore every 1031 exchange is individually nuanced. Despite the innate differences in every potential exchange, a pattern has emerged as to the most common reasons that an individual will move forward and utilize a 1031 exchange. Below are the top ten reasons we’ve found that have motivated taxpayers to move forward.
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If you are a tenured investor who has built a portfolio of diverse properties, a 1031 exchange is an exceptional tool to assist in continuing to add to, diversify or consolidate your holdings. A common misconception exists around 1031 exchanges that a single investment property must be exchanged for a single like kind investment property. This is incorrect. In fact, the ability to trade a single investment property for multiple properties, or in reverse; multiple properties for a single property gives the savvy investor the flexibility to adjust their portfolio according to their needs. Continue reading
Long thought of as the retirement capital of the United States, Florida is reinventing itself as the new national destination for real estate investment. According to a February 2018 Forbes article, “Best Buy Cities: Where to Invest in Housing in 2018” by Samantha Sharf, Orlando is ranked first in the country for value in real estate investment. Sharf and the team at Forbes highlight Orlando’s 7.1% job growth over the last two years as well as the 7.6% population growth over the past three years as strong factors in addition to their Local Market Monitor’s speculation that the prices of homes in Orlando could increase another 35% by 2021. With Orlando’s average home value still sitting roughly 22% below the national average, the opportunity for first-time and long-time investors to build or expand their portfolio has never been better.
President Trump signed into law the Tax Cut and Jobs Act taking effect January 1, 2018, changing the 1031 tax deferred exchanges that were first imposed in 1921. The major change to the 1031 code is the removal of tax deferral treatment for tangible and intangible personal property, including assets such as collectible cars, aircraft, gold and silver bullion, equipment, cars and trucks, franchise fees and licenses. Tax deferred exchanges for real property were maintained.