Sell an investment property and you usually pay tax on the gain. But §1031 lets youroll the money into the next property and defer the tax. Not a loophole — a legal mechanism.
Three numbers to remember:
- 45 days — to identify what you’re buying
- 180 days — to close
- 0 — the tax you pay now, if it’s done right
Your capital keeps working in full instead of losing 20–37%. Over time that’s tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars of difference.
Educational only. Eligibility — with your CPA.