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Qualified Intermediaries (QI)
The crucial partner who holds your exchange funds and ensures strict IRS compliance.
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Specialists in sourcing and facilitating fractional ownership in compliant DST properties.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1031 Exchanges
What is a 1031 exchange?▾
A 1031 exchange, named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, allows real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds from a sold property into a "like-kind" replacement property. Both properties must be held for investment or business use.
What are the key deadlines in a 1031 exchange?▾
There are two critical deadlines: the 45-day identification period (you must identify potential replacement properties within 45 days of selling your relinquished property) and the 180-day exchange period (you must close on the replacement property within 180 days of the sale).
Do I need a qualified intermediary for a 1031 exchange?▾
Yes. The IRS requires that a qualified intermediary (QI) hold the exchange funds between the sale and purchase. You cannot touch the proceeds yourself, or the exchange will be disqualified. A QI also prepares the required exchange documents.
What types of properties qualify for a 1031 exchange?▾
Most real estate held for investment or business purposes qualifies, including commercial buildings, rental properties, raw land, and certain leasehold interests. Your primary residence and properties held primarily for resale (like house flips) do not qualify.
What is a DST and how does it relate to 1031 exchanges?▾
A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a fractional ownership structure that qualifies as like-kind replacement property in a 1031 exchange. DSTs allow investors to exchange into professionally managed institutional-grade real estate without the responsibilities of direct property management.
How much does a 1031 exchange cost?▾
Qualified intermediary fees typically range from $750 to $1,500 for a standard exchange. Additional costs may include legal fees, tax advisor fees, and any title/escrow charges on the replacement property. These costs are generally far less than the capital gains taxes you defer.