1031 Exchange Rules
There are several general rules that apply to all 1031 exchanges:

The 1031 like-kind tax deferred exchange originates from Section 1031 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. This section of the IRS Code allows real estate investors to defer the payment of capital gains tax that would normally be due when real estate is sold (or relinquished) by purchasing another like-kind replacement property. 1031 exchanges are also known as Starker Exchanges,…