Exchange Guide
The mechanics of a 1031 exchange explained for Detroit investors: deadlines, roles, and the rules that decide whether an exchange holds up.
Exchange Guide
Improvement and Build-to-Suit Exchanges Explained
How an improvement exchange lets a 1031 exchanger use proceeds to build or renovate replacement property before the 180-day deadline closes.
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Like-Kind Property Requirements Explained
What actually counts as like-kind real property in a 1031 exchange, what was disqualified by the 2018 tax law, and where Detroit investors misjudge the rule.
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Related-Party 1031 Exchange Rules
How Section 1031(f) treats exchanges between related parties, the two-year holding requirement, and the traps that can retroactively disqualify a deferral.
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Reverse 1031 Exchange Explained
How a reverse 1031 exchange uses an exchange accommodation titleholder to buy replacement property before the sale of the relinquished property closes.
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The 180-Day Exchange Deadline Explained
How the 180-day closing deadline in a 1031 exchange works, how it interacts with tax filing dates, and where Detroit exchanges commonly run short on time.
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The 45-Day Identification Period Explained
How the 45-day identification clock works in a 1031 exchange, including the three-property, 200 percent, and 95 percent rules Detroit sellers rely on.
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The Qualified Intermediary's Role in a 1031 Exchange
Why a qualified intermediary is required for a 1031 exchange, what the safe harbor actually protects against, and how constructive receipt disqualifies a sale.
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What Is Boot in a 1031 Exchange
Cash boot and mortgage boot explained, with the math Detroit exchangers use to see how much of a partial exchange stays taxable.
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