1031 create your own

[Moran Eldar]

Hello,

I have been told by my accountant, I can create a 1031 exchange on my own. Go to a bank, open an account and deposit the amount in my account and buying with it another property. Did anyone do it themselves? Is it legit thing to do? Is the time frame is 45 days or 180 days? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!