Like-Kind Property

Like-kind refers to the nature of the property. The IRS definition of Like-Kind is “any property held for productive use in a trade or business or held for investment purposes”.

You can exchange any combination of the below types of real estate:
 
  Raw/Vacant Land Multi Family Rental
  Single Family Rental Commercial/Industrial
  Farm & Ranch Property 30 year or more leasehold
     
An example of Like-Kind property would be: Vacant Land for a Multi Family Rental. Diversification and consolidation of any of these types of properties is allowed. An Example of Diversification is Selling an Apartment building (multi-family rental) and buying three single family rentals. An Example of consolidation is selling four duplexes (multi-family rentals) and buying a commercial building.

Property ineligible under 1031 guidelines:
Primary residence, Partnership interests, Money, Stock, Bonds or Notes, Foreign Property, 2nd Home, Stock in Trade, Inventory or other property held inherently for sale.

 
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
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