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How Contractors Scale Real Estate Without Paying Capital Gains Tax

1031 Exchanges Explained for Contractors & Builders Are you a contractor, builder, or construction professional investing in real estate? This episode breaks down 1031 exchanges in plain English — with a construction-first perspective most CPAs never explain. Learn how contractors use 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains taxes, reinvest profits, and scale real estate portfolios faster using their construction expertise. ________________________________________ 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode • What a 1031 exchange actually is (and what it’s not) • How contractors can defer capital gains & depreciation recapture • Which properties qualify for a 1031 exchange • The 45-day identification rule and 180-day purchase window • What “like-kind” really means (hint: it’s broader than you think) • Why contractors have a huge advantage using 1031s • How construction & improvement exchanges work • Common mistakes that kill 1031 exchanges • How long-term investors use 1031s to pass property tax-efficiently ________________________________________ 🏗️ Why 1031 Exchanges Are Powerful for Contractors Contractors have unique advantages when it comes to real estate investing: • Ability to add value at a lower cost • Access to fixers, land, and development deals • Knowledge of permits, timelines, and construction risk • Opportunity to use build-to-suit and improvement exchanges • Ability to scale without giving profits back to the IRS If you build, renovate, or manage real estate as part of your business, this strategy can dramatically change your after-tax returns. ________________________________________ ⚠️ Common 1031 Mistakes to Avoid • Selling property before setting up the exchange • Touching the sale proceeds (even briefly) • Missing the 45-day or 180-day deadlines • Mixing personal-use property with investment intent • Not planning construction timelines properly • Using professionals who don’t understand construction or real estate ________________________________________ 📋 Key Takeaways • A 1031 exchange defers, not eliminates, taxes • Contractors can often force appreciation better than passive investors • Improvement and construction exchanges add powerful flexibility • Planning before the sale is critical • Long-term 1031 strategies can eliminate capital gains at death through step-up in basis ________________________________________ 🔗 Connect with Us • 📧 info@accountingsolutionsllp.com • 📅 https://accountingsolutionsllp.com/ap...