Navigating the 1031 Exchange Process in Florida Step 1: Plan and Consult. Before selling your property, assess your investment objectives. Step 2: Sale of Relinquished Property. Step 3: Identify Replacement Property. Step 4: Buy the Replacement Property. Step 5: Reporting and Compliance.
Lack of Liquidity- Exchanging properties continually can tie up funds in real estate, making it hard for an investor to access liquid capital if required. While real estate can be a profitable investment, it's not as liquid as some other assets.
Your 1031 exchange must be reported by completing Form 8824 and filing it along with your federal income tax return. If you completed more than one exchange, a different form must be completed for each exchange. For line-by-line instructions on how to complete form, download the instructions here.
Section 1031(f) provides that if a Taxpayer exchanges with a related party then the party who acquired the property in the exchange must hold it for 2 years or the exchange will be disallowed.