The Tax-Free Exchange Loophole: How Real Estate Investors Can Profit from the 1031 Exchange

The Tax-Free Exchange Loophole: How Real Estate Investors Can Profit from the 1031 Exchange
ISBN-10
0471724327
ISBN-13
9780471724322
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
305
Language
English
Published
2005-03-18
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Author
Jack Cummings

Description

Discover the Greatest Investment Tool of All Time! The tax breaks and loopholes built into real estate make it one of the most profitable investments in the world. In fact, the real estate tax exchange loophole--known as the 1031 Exchange--is one of the greatest tax loopholes in existence. This loophole allows a real estate investor to sell a property without paying a penny in capital gains tax--as long as the investor reinvests his or her profits into another property. Not only is this a great way to invest without paying taxes, it's also a great way to grow real wealth over time. The rules can be confusing, but tax exchange works for every investor, big or small. This handy guide offers detailed, step-by-step advice on using the 1031 Exchange--and much more: * How the capital gains tax works * Other little-known real estate loopholes * Creative real estate financing techniques * Advanced elements of tax-free exchanges * Terms and concepts you need to know * Eight things that can hold up a closing * Transferring debt to other properties * How zoning laws affect your investments * How tax-free exchanges affect your tax shelter * Where to find potential exchanges * Twelve creative techniques applied to exchanges * Nine booby traps to watch out for in exchanges Don't wait--use the 1031 Exchange to start building your fortune today!

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