Tax-Deferred Exchanges

1031 Exchanges for Los Angeles Multifamily Owners

A 1031 exchange lets you sell an investment property and defer capital-gains tax by reinvesting in a replacement property. For LA apartment owners sitting on decades of appreciation, it's the single most powerful wealth-preservation tool in real estate — and the deadlines are unforgiving.

The timelines that matter

From the day your sale closes, you have 45 days to identify replacement property and 180 days to close on it. Exchanges fail when the replacement search starts too late. We begin sourcing your upleg before your sale closes, so day one of the clock starts with a target list, not a blank page.

Both sides, one team

We sell your building for maximum price and simultaneously source the replacement — LA multifamily, out-of-state apartments, or NNN. Because we underwrite both ends, the numbers connect: your sale price, your equity, and what it buys.

The exchange clock

Every deadline runs from the day your sale closes. Click each milestone.

Day 0 — Your sale closes

Escrow closes on the property you're selling and the proceeds go straight to your qualified intermediary — never to your account. Both clocks start today. Ideally, your replacement search started weeks ago.

How owners have used exchanges

Illustrative examples — trading a fully-valued LA asset for a higher-yield replacement. Your actual rents, basis, and equity drive the real analysis.

LA asset (sold) Replacement property

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 1031 exchange deadlines?

45 calendar days from your sale closing to identify replacement property in writing, and 180 days to close on it. The clocks run concurrently and there are no extensions except federally declared disasters.

Can I exchange my LA building into another state?

Yes — any US investment real estate qualifies. Many LA owners exchange into higher-cap-rate markets out of state. Note California's "clawback" rule: the state tracks deferred gain on California property and taxes it when you eventually sell without exchanging.

Do I need a qualified intermediary?

Yes. IRS rules require a qualified intermediary (QI) to hold the proceeds — if the money touches your account, the exchange fails. We work alongside your QI and CPA; we don't provide tax advice, and every exchange should be planned with your tax professional.

What is "boot"?

Any value you receive that isn't like-kind replacement property — leftover cash, or a reduction in debt that isn't replaced. Boot is taxable in the year of sale, which is why we underwrite the replacement purchase to your full equity and debt levels.

What if I can't find a replacement property I like?

Identify up to three candidates (or more under the 200% rule) to keep options open, and consider DST interests as a backstop identification. This is exactly why replacement sourcing should start before your sale closes.

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