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#4 REStrategy
Why Do a 1031 Exchange?
It seems
like we are
becoming a
country that
depends
property, much like trading cars when the
new models look so much better. The
problem with selling is the creation of a
tax obligation based upon the profits
generated over the term of the investor’s
By Chuck Salisbury
tool was introduced by the IRS on April
25, 1991 under regulation-Reg 1.1031(k)-
1. It permits you to sell your property now
and use the proceeds to purchase
replacement property, as long as you
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more and ownership. The gain may be greater based follow IRS rules, complete the purchase
more upon upon the length of time and the within a specified time period and use the
t h e depreciation schedule used during services of a Qualified Intermediary who
Government ownership. will insure that you exchange like kind
to solve our For example, you own this property for investment property. Although the process
problems even if the government is the 10 years and purchased it originally for is relatively safe if handled by a
source of those problems. Take, for $105,000 and used a 27.5 year depreciation professional, the potential for error is
example, the IRS collection of taxes on schedule. After ten years you have written always present and you may end up buying
income, capital gains and estates. Although off (depreciated) about $25,000 off the a replacement property that is less than
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the tax rates and exemptions change for value of the improvement on the land (the suitable in order to maintain your tax
political exposition, they do not seem to house) and your cost basis is now $80,000. deferred status within the stated time
go away. Although the tax rates change Since it is now worth $250,000, you will period. The objective is clear and that is
depending on whether the gain is short have taxes due on the $170,000 as long to avoid paying taxes now.
term or long term, most real estate investors term capital gain. Your tax advisor I have a better and more productive
deal with the latter. So, when an investor suggests that you trade your property solution that is actually easier and not
owns property for a period of time and the through a 1031 exchange and defer the subject to the errors of a 1031 mistake. I
value of the property increases, the investor taxes until some future date when you are advise my clients to refinance their
would like to trade it in for different in a lower tax bracket. This tax deferral (CONTINUED ON PAGE 14)
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Manifest Media Partners: Passion for Media Excellence
Linda Pliagas is the founder of Manifest Media Partners, a Los “Entrust has been involved with Realty 411 with articles, interviews,
Angeles-based publishing and marketing company. She has nearly and advertising. We have found Linda to be a true professional and
20 years experience in media. Ms. Pliagas has developed and happily recommend her and her services.”
operated three successful publications, including the fastest-growing
real estate magazine on the market, Realty411. Ms. Pliagas be- Lisa Moren Bromma , Advisor/Former President,
gan her career in media as a reporter for her high school news- The Entrust Group, www.theentrustgroup.com
paper, but her passion for writing and fascination with magazines
began as a child. She studied journalism at California State Uni- “Realty411, provides real estate investors excellent in-depth knowl-
versity, Long Beach, and won numerous writing awards. In 1993, edge and opportunities that enable them to become more aware of
her professors secretly nominated Ms. Pliagas for the coveted information about the industry. The Herrera-Sindell Group highly
Bobit Magazine Scholarship for her efforts in starting a national recommends companies to consider Realty411 as a source of mar-
keting because of the proven results it has delivered our company.”
lifestyle magazine for English-speaking Hispanic women. Not only
did she win the scholarship, but her publication (Que Linda!), which
Joe Guardado, RE Director, joeguardado@herrerasindell.com
was funded with her credit cards, went on to become a ground-
breaking phenomena and launched the magazine cover appear- “Linda is a hard-working woman with tremendous integrity. I love
ances of such notable superstars as Jennifer Lopez and Constance her real estate magazine as a reader, and I've found many benefits
Marie (“George Lopez Show”). Her advertisers included: Wash- advertising in it. I've also worked closely with Linda as she is con-
ington Mutual, the State of California, FineLine Pictures, the Los sulting me and my partner on publishing an SEO and Internet Mar-
Angeles Community College District, and many other highly re- keting magazine. On top of all of that, she is an absolute sweetheart.”
garded companies and organizations. Ms. Pliagas received na-
tional media acclaim for her publishing efforts and was frequently Michael Gier, www.NationwidePropertyInvestments.com
sought out as a public speaker. She has shared her inspiring story
with hundreds of youngsters at public schools, civic organizations, “Linda is committed to my success as one of her advertisers and
colleges and universities. One of the reasons Ms. Pliagas is such a always brings unsolicited extra value to every project. She is fun and
popular speaker is because of her background: She was raised in easy to work with and I would recommend her services to anyone
poverty by a single mother who worked as a domestic employee looking for incredible returns on their investment.”
and only had a third grade level education, and she is the first
member of her family to attend a university. She financed her Mallory Nicholson, REALTOR
Real estate coordinator for www.TheHomeShow.com
college education by working as a waitress and nanny. Ms. Pliagas
credits her grandmother (who was illiterate) with fueling her am-
“Very few publishers go above and beyond the call of duty to make
bition and committment to never stop learning. Ms. Pliagas be-
sure their clients are successful. Linda Pliagas of Realty411 Maga-
came intrigued with the idea of creating an educational maga- zine does more for her clients than they ever bargained for, includ-
zine after working as a media consultant with the popular ing personally promoting their product or service at trade shows
homeschool magazine, The Link. Although Ms. Pliagas does not and seminars without the client even asking!”
homeschool, she realized that ALL parents need information and
resources that will foster a love of learning in their children. She Ron Black, owner of www.TexasInvestorHomes.com
understands this well since it was during her own childhood that
she became engaged by journalism. After working in the “Love your comments. You know what real estate is about.”
homeschool market, Ms. Pliagas went on to devote her attention
to Realty411, which reaches both novice and seasoned real es- -Glen Wilson, Tax Specialist, 30-Year Veteran Real Estate Investor,
tate investors and Realtors/Brokers and gives them information and Author of "Faster Real Estate Profits with Parnters: A Shortcut
to assist them in the acquisition, management and disposition of to the Top of the Real Estate Mountain." www.abwtax.com
their portfolios. Ms. Pliagas, who is also an accomplished real es-
tate investor, currently owns numerous rental properties around “Thank you for taking your time to ‘teach’ and to ‘inspire’ me. Your
the nation. Her company regularly sponsors real estate educa- knowledge is greatly appreciated.”
tional events, and some of the nation’s top real estate educators
Ashlie DuCross, Realtor, Century 21 Superstars
contribute to and advertise in Realty411. When not working, Ms.
www.ashlieducros.com
Pliagas enjoys spending time with her husband, their 10-year-old
daughter, and their numerous pets.
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