If you’re a real estate investor, you know that real estate comes with some unique tax advantages. One of the most beneficial tax strategies is using a 1031 exchange to postpone paying capital gains ...

As promised, the IRS last month updated its guidance on the use of Starker exchanges for vacation homes. Such transactions, also known as like-kind exchanges or Section 1031 exchanges, allow owners of ...

Selling real estate can turn a large profit, but it also comes with a large tax bill. That's where a 1031 exchange comes in handy: by offering you a deferred tax break. But 1031 exchanges are ...

Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows you to avoid taxes on investment property when you buy another property – if you follow the rules. There are four ...

Thinking about swapping your ski chalet in Aspen for an oceanfront mansion on Miami Beach? If you’ve used your vacation home as an investment property, and collected rental income, you might be able ...

Selling real estate for more than you paid for it is a good thing, but depending on the amount of your profit, it could trigger a tax liability known as the capital gain tax. However, there are some ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Roger Valdez writes about housing economics and policy. During my time working with and for real estate investors, I heard about ...

The First Flatiron at Boulder's Chautauqua Park was the site of a rescue of two University of Colorado students on Friday evening, When people hear the term “1031 Exchange,” they often perceive it as ...

A 1031 exchange lets you swap investment properties tax-free, enhancing your investment funds. Only "like-kind" investment properties qualify for 1031 exchanges, not personal residences. Delayed 1031 ...