Your background as a licensed architect with experience in commercial and residential projects is an incredible asset, especially here where so many members are navigating construction, renovations, and design challenges.Out of curiosity, have you worked on any projects that were particularly challenging or rewarding?

They've never navigated a period like we are in now and they haven't pivoted from their boom times playbook.If you manage to get your principal back you'll have to pay back the taxes you've deferred (depreciation recapture).

My question is, shouldn't this be something that the title company should know how to navigate?

We managed to navigate it, but it was a lesson in the importance of understanding both federal and state regulations.Given your location in Boston, Massachusetts, it's especially pertinent to consult with a qualified intermediary or tax professional familiar with both federal and Massachusetts state laws to ensure a smooth exchange process.

In Colorado, zoning disputes can get complex, and local attorneys often know how to navigate the system effectively.Engage Your Tennant: Transparency is key.

They often have access to off-market listings and can also help you navigate on-market listings on MLS.

I’d be happy to help you navigate this!

Hi @Jen HoangI came across this post while researching how investors are navigating 1031 exchanges today, and I think your questions are still super relevant.. especially given how much the real estate market has shifted over the past year.

NJ investor myself - happy to help you navigate these unique waters! 

If you’d been holding around $620K from a 2019 sale and directed it toward a few properties like that.. especially if you leveraged financing.. you might’ve grown your portfolio’s total value well beyond what many Los Angeles holdings would have delivered over the same period.Then again, L.A. still has that unique mix of robust demand and limited supply.. from what I’ve heard, you can see impressive long-term gains there if you’re comfortble navigating tenant protections.