Exchange Guide
Exchange guide reference for Colorado 1031 investors who need the deadlines, definitions, and rules explained in plain language before a transaction is underway.
Exchange Guide

Improvement and Build-to-Suit 1031 Exchange Explained
How an improvement or build-to-suit 1031 exchange lets Colorado investors use exchange funds on construction, and why every improvement must finish inside 180 days.
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Like-Kind Property Explained for a 1031 Exchange
What like-kind property means for a Colorado 1031 exchange, why nearly any investment real estate qualifies, and what property is excluded from Section 1031.
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Related-Party 1031 Exchange Rules
How Section 1031(f) governs exchanges between related parties, why the two-year holding requirement exists, and the common traps Colorado investors run into.
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Reverse 1031 Exchange Explained
How a reverse 1031 exchange works, why an exchange accommodation titleholder parks title, and when Colorado investors use this structure over a forward exchange.
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The 180-Day Exchange Deadline in a 1031 Exchange
How the 180-day closing deadline works in a Colorado 1031 exchange, how it overlaps with the 45-day window, and how a tax return due date can shorten it.
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The 45-Day Identification Period in a 1031 Exchange
How the 45-day identification period works in a Colorado 1031 exchange, including the three-property, 200%, and 95% rules and how each one is applied.
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The Qualified Intermediary Role in a 1031 Exchange
Why a qualified intermediary is required for a Colorado 1031 exchange, what constructive receipt means, and how the safe-harbor structure protects deferral.
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What Is Boot in a 1031 Exchange
What boot means in a Colorado 1031 exchange, including cash boot and mortgage boot from debt relief, and how each one triggers partial taxable gain.
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