Like-Kind Exchange

Boot
Boot, in a real estate context, refers to any non-like-kind property that is included in a property exchange to balance the value. It can comprise cash, personal property, or other liabilities.
Deferred Exchange
A Deferred Exchange, often termed as a Delayed or Tax-Free Exchange, refers to a real estate transaction facilitated under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, allowing the deferral of capital gains taxes on the sale of an investment property, provided another like-kind property is acquired within a specific timeframe.
Multiple Exchange
A multiple exchange is a tax-free exchange in which more than one property or more than two parties are involved. This type of exchange allows for a series of transactions that enable parties to swap properties or interests to achieve their desired outcomes without generating a taxable event.
Tax-Deferred Exchange
A Tax-Deferred Exchange, often referred to as a 1031 exchange, allows investors to defer paying capital gains taxes on real estate investments when one property is sold and a similar one is purchased within specified time frames.

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