Guides · the mechanics, in order
The 1031 Process
A 1031 exchange runs on strict deadlines and IRS-defined roles. These guides cover the identification and closing windows, the qualified intermediary's role, and the edge cases — boot, reverse exchanges, related-party rules — that trip up New York sellers.
The 45-Day Identification Period Explained
How the 45-day identification window works in a 1031 exchange, including the three-property, 200%, and 95% rules, for New York sellers across the five boroughs and the suburbs.
Read the guideThe 180-Day Exchange Deadline Explained
How the 180-day closing deadline works in a 1031 exchange and why it interacts with your tax return due date, explained for New York City and suburban sellers.
Read the guideThe Qualified Intermediary Role in a 1031 Exchange
Why a qualified intermediary is required in a 1031 exchange, what the safe harbor protects against, and how constructive receipt can quietly disqualify a New York sale.
Read the guideLike-Kind Property Explained
What like-kind property means for a 1031 exchange, why the definition is broader than most sellers expect, and what does not qualify for New York investors.
Read the guideWhat Is Boot in a 1031 Exchange
What boot means in a 1031 exchange, including cash boot and mortgage boot, and how New York sellers end up with a taxable portion of an otherwise deferred gain.
Read the guideReverse 1031 Exchange Explained
How a reverse 1031 exchange works when a New York buyer needs to acquire replacement property before their existing asset sells, including the parking arrangement and EAT structure.
Read the guideImprovement and Build-to-Suit Exchange Explained
How an improvement exchange lets New York investors use exchange funds to build or renovate a replacement property, and why the 180-day deadline still controls the work.
Read the guideRelated-Party 1031 Exchange Rules
How Section 1031(f) restricts exchanges between related parties, the two-year holding requirement, and common traps New York families run into with these deals.
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Selling & Taxes
Before you decide whether a 1031 exchange makes sense, it helps to know what a straight taxable sale would cost. These guides walk through capital gains, depreciation recapture, and the exclusions New York property owners actually qualify for.
Property Classes
Once you know you're exchanging, the next question is what replacement asset class fits your goals. These guides compare multifamily, triple net, industrial, medical office, self storage, and manufactured housing as 1031 replacement property.
Grow Your Portfolio
Replacement property doesn't have to mean another building to manage yourself. These guides cover the full spectrum from direct rental ownership to syndications, fractional ownership, and other passive structures New York investors use to stay diversified.
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