Keep your profits.
The tax bill you don't have to pay.
See exactly how much the IRS would take — and what you keep if you exchange instead. Free, under 90 seconds, no email required.
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Simon Brower
1031 Exchange Specialist
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The real cost of selling
This is what happens when you sell without planning
Most owners don't realize the hit until it's too late. Here's a typical $1.2M sale:
The process
How a 1031 exchange works, simply.
You sell your investment property
Proceeds go to a Qualified Intermediary (QI) — not to you. You never touch the money.
45 days to identify replacement
Tell your QI which property you plan to buy. Up to three options. This deadline is firm — no extensions.
180 days to close
The QI sends funds to close on your replacement. You own the new property with a deferred tax basis.
Tax bill: deferred
Zero tax at closing. Repeat indefinitely. When you pass away, heirs get a stepped-up basis — deferred tax disappears.
Side by side
Sell and pay tax vs. 1031 exchange
| Sell & Pay Tax | 1031 Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Tax on $400K gain | $120K–$160K | $0 |
| Money to reinvest | $240K–$280K | $400K (all of it) |
| Worth after 10 yrs | $430K–$500K | $716K |
| How long | Immediate | Up to 180 days |
| Best for | Leaving real estate | Building wealth |
The facts
1031 exchanges are safe, legal, and massive
Public Law 119-21
Signed July 2025
Confirmed Intact
Section 1031 left completely intact. No cap. No new limits. 1031 exchanges remain unlimited for 2026.
Law of the land
Ernst & Young
2025 Economic Study
1031 exchanges generate significant economic activity across real estate markets.
$25B
Annual economic activity — 10× more than eliminating them would raise.
Peer-reviewed
Fidelity Investments
2025 Report
Capital gains taxes can consume a significant portion of sale proceeds.
$119K
Taxes on a $500K gain. With a 1031, you reinvest the full $500K.
Your money, kept
United Capital
2025 Case Study
On a $3M sale with $1M gain, the tax bill is $200,000.
$200K
A 1031 keeps that $200K working in your next property.
Real numbersTired of being a landlord?
You can 1031 into a hands-off investment.
No tenants, no toilets. Passive options let you defer taxes and step away permanently.
DST
Delaware Statutory Trust
Institutional real estate. Sponsor handles everything. Target 5–7% yields. Closes in 3–5 business days.
TIC
Tenancy in Common
Co-own with investors. Professional management. More direct ownership, option to refinance independently.
Honest answers
Questions you're asking right now
"Is this actually legal?"
Section 1031 has been in the tax code since 1921. Congress preserved it in July 2025 — no cap. It keeps capital flowing in real estate.
"I already sold. Is it too late?"
Within 45 days? You have time. Set up a QI before closing? You're fine. Didn't? Talk to Simon — there may still be options.
"Can't find property in 45 days?"
List a DST as backup. Pre-packaged, inspected, financed. Closes in 3–5 business days if your direct deal falls through.
"1031 = more tenants?"
No. DSTs let you defer taxes and walk away from management. No tenants, no repairs, no midnight calls. Still paid monthly.
"What does this cost?"
QI fees: $750–$1,500. Compare to a tax bill of $100K–$500K+. Our tools and consultation are free.
"Are you selling me something?"
No. hello1031 doesn't sell investments or hold funds. We cover every option — including just paying the tax.
Your specialist
Talk to Simon. It's free.
Your property sale is a one-time event. Don't navigate it alone.
Simon has 2 openings left this week. Most investors get a plan within 24 hours.
Ask Simon about your deadline, your tax estimate, or your replacement options. He replies within 2 hours — no spam, no obligation.
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