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@Jorge PerezUp to the amount of capital gain realized in the transaction and timely reinvested in a QOF will be eligible for deferral. 

This is a simple transaction done in escrow. 

Whether we are the representing agent on the transaction or not we will inspect properties that we would be managing if purchased by our property management clients.

It would help you to review IRS prohibited transactions rules:https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-prohibited-transactions

I recommend setting up keyword alerts for each area as they are discussed in the forums daily with advertisements posted in the BiggerPockets marketplace hourly.One thing to note when looking at the individual markets, you can make or loose money in any market.

For non-tax related needs that happen during tax season (accreditation assessments, business transaction review, etc.), is there someone else in your firm that has more time available to address these issues?

lolThe most important part of any real estate transaction is a deal - without a deal, you have absolutely zero need for anything else whatsoever. 

I recommend setting up keyword alerts for each area as they are discussed in the forums daily with advertisements posted in the BiggerPockets marketplace hourly.One thing to note when looking at the individual markets, you can make or lose money in any market.

He says that California real estate taxes will take a massive chunk out of his gains and won't recognize such a transaction (SFH to condo+commercial) as a valid 1031 exchange.