When you begin to consider your options for real estate investments, or when selecting a replacement property for a 1031 exchange, a variety of net lease investment options come into play. For those looking for a value-oriented, real estate investment, then the type of lease is an important part of your decision.

1031 exchanges can be complicated. 1031 exchanges can be frustrating. And, for some, 1031 exchanges can be near impossible. As we’ve said before, our goal at 1031 Crowdfunding is to ensure every 1031 exchange investor has the opportunity to complete a successful exchange. So today we want to help exchangers by providing a quick guide that lists the important things exchangers need to know before exchanging.

What is it and why is it the preferred approach?

Discussing Partial 1031 Exchanges

I'm planning to sell an investment property and purchase a new investment property. I'd like to defer capital gains through a 1031 exchange, but I also need to keep some of the cash from the sale. I wish I could do both.

You have probably heard that when you go through a 1031 property exchange it's necessary to replace the previous mortgage amount. We refer to this as the debt replacement principle. This means the new mortgage for your replacement property must be equal to or greater than the amount owed on the relinquished property. If the new mortgage is less, you must elect to replace the remaining amount of debt with an additional cash contribution.