A section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange lets you do that in effect, deferring your capital gains tax What does investing in real estate have in common with the game of Monopoly? Winning at both requires acquiring the most valuable real estate by trading less desirable properties for more attractive ones. For real estate investors, it’s easier
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