1031 Exchange Rules
1031 Exchange Rules
1031 Identification Rules
All exchanges require that property owners identify up to three potential replacement
commercial properties within 45 days of the close of escrow on the relinquished commercial property. Furthermore, acquisition of said identified
commercial properties must occur within 180 days of close on the relinquished commercial property. All exchanges must comply with at least 1 of the 3 following rules:
Three-Commercial Property Rule - allows the exchanger to identify up to, but no more than 3 potential replacement commercial properties within the acquisition period.
The 200% Rule - Stipulates that the aggregate value of all replacement commercial properties in the exchange must not exceed 200% of the value of the relinquished commercial property at the time of sale.
The 95% Exception - Finally, the 95% rule stipulates that the aggregate value of all like kind replacement commercial properties must account for at least 95% of the value of the relinquished commercial property at the time of sale in order for the exchange to qualify. This rule applies only if rules 1 and 2 are invalid.
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