The 1031 Minefield: 4 Fatal Flaws That Cost Investors Millions

Did you know that industry data suggests as many as 30% of all 1031 exchanges fail? One simple mistake—missing a deadline by one day or choosing the wrong partner—can cost you six or seven figures in an unexpected tax bill.

In Part 2 of our 1031 deep dive in the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell walks you through the minefield. Last episode, you learned the powerful fundamentals. Today, you'll learn how to protect your exchange and avoid the catastrophic errors that trap most investors.

Tune in to learn:

• Mistake #1: The "Constructive Receipt" Trap (And why you, your agent, or your attorney can never touch the money).
• Mistake #2: The 45-Day Deadline (Why 30% of exchanges fail this inflexible test and how to use the Three-Property Rule as your safety net).
• Mistake #3: The "Hold-for-Investment" Test (Why flipping your new property too soon can retroactively kill your entire tax deferral).
• Mistake #4: The Unregulated Partner (How to vet your Qualified Intermediary (QI) and the non-negotiable questions you must ask about security and insurance).

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