1031 vs leveraging equity question.

[Kelvin J.]

Mornin’ BP!

I have a $150k piece of land (w/ well if that matters) that I intended to build my primary residence on. I own the land free and clear but I now intend to use it to help get into a MF investment property.

One option is sell it, reinvest the cash. But boooooo taxes.

The best option seems to be a 1031 exchange but I wanted to get clarification on a 3rd option.

When I originally intended to build my home there; the plan with the lender was for me to pay off the land(done) and then use the land as collateral down payment for the home construction loan. Could I also do this for an investment property? ie use the land as collateral down payment for… say a 4-plex?

In my eyes, the pro seems to be that I get to keep my plot of land. The cons are it’s not generating any cash flow and it is accruing taxes and utilities (heated well house).

Just looking for your experience and thoughts on doing a 1031 vs collateral style financing. Sorry if my terminology is garbage. Still learning.