1031 Exchange Becoming More Popular

1031 Exchange Becoming More Popular  

Investors who want to cash in their chips on real estate bought as an investment — but defer the tax bill, in some cases forever — can do so by trading into another piece of property.  

This strategy isn't new, but it's enjoying a resurgence in popularity now because many investors believe that real-estate values have peaked in some markets. They want to lock in their gains and shift into other holdings without a big payment to Uncle Sam.  

The strategy is called a 1031 exchange, but it doesn't actually require you to swap property with another real-estate investor. You sell one property and buy another, carefully abiding by certain restrictions and time limits.  

Learn the secrets of 1031 exchanges…