January 6, 2026 - Real estate investors continually look for strategies to maximize after-tax returns and preserve capital.

Looking to sell an investment property but don’t want to pay taxes on the profit right away? That’s exactly where the 1031 exchange rules come in. A 1031 exchange — named after Section 1031 of the ...

If you’ve inherited your mom’s 1960s-style house, you might be wondering what to do with it. The most obvious options are moving in, renting or selling it. But another, lesser-known option exists.

The IRS focuses on your investment intent—there’s no official minimum holding period for a 1031 exchange property. Most tax advisors recommend holding the property for at least one to two years to ...

In theory, 1031 exchanges seem simple enough: sell one investment property and, within 180 days, use the proceeds from that transaction to buy a replacement property, thereby deferring the need to pay ...