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).

Are you ready to execute your next 1031 exchange with the confidence of a pro? Subscribe now to learn how to navigate the minefield.

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Ever wonder why pension funds and ultra-wealthy investors hold onto real estate for decades? They almost never sell. It's not luck; it's a strategy.

In this episode of 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell pulls back the curtain on Section 1031 of the Tax Code. This isn't just a tax loophole; it's a powerful wealth-building engine that institutions use to defer capital gains taxes indefinitely—a mechanism that adds over $97 billion to the U.S. GDP annually.

Tune in to learn:

• The "Pension Fund Secret": Why mastering tax deferral—not just appreciation—is the key to exponential portfolio growth.
• The Mechanism: How a Qualified Intermediary (QI) works and the fatal, multi-million dollar error of "constructive receipt."
• Like-Kind Myth BUSTED: Why you can (and should) exchange an apartment for an office, or raw land for a retail center, to reposition your portfolio tax-free.
• The "Triple Threat" Strategy: How to combine a 1031 Exchange with a Cost Segregation study and the new 100% Bonus Depreciation to generate massive first-year deductions.

Are you ready to stop paying capital gains and start compounding your wealth like an institution? Subscribe now.

Thank you for tuning in to the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast! Ready for more tips to master personal finance and real estate investing? Visit REIPrime.com for additional resources and strategies to build your wealth. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone looking to level up their finances. Follow us on social media for daily updates and more actionable advice!

Last week, you learned the critical theory—the hidden expenses and "Four Horsemen" that can kill a rental deal. Today, we turn theory into action. Manually building a spreadsheet for every single property is the bottleneck that keeps most investors stuck. To truly scale, you need to be fast, accurate, and professional.

In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell gives you a full, tactical walkthrough of the REI Prime Cash Flow Calculator—the exact tool that pros use to move from the 'Research' phase to the 'Expand' phase. Learn how to analyze a deal from a Zillow link in 30 seconds, not 30 minutes.

Tune in to learn:

• How to use the AI-powered "Extract Data" feature to instantly pull info from Zillow or Redfin.
• A step-by-step walkthrough of the calculator's inputs, from "Initial Investment" to the "Four Horsemen."
• How to read the real investor metrics: Net Cash Flow, Cap Rate, and the all-important Cash-on-Cash Return.
• The "Total ROI" secret: how to see the three ways a property builds wealth (Cash Flow, Principal Paydown, and Appreciation).
• How to get started on app.reiprime.com/calculator today.

Are you ready to stop wasting time in spreadsheets and start scaling your portfolio? Subscribe now for the tactical guide to analyzing deals in seconds.

Thank you for tuning in to the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast! Ready for more tips to master personal finance and real estate investing? Visit REIPrime.com for additional resources and strategies to build your wealth. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone looking to level up their finances. Follow us on social media for daily updates and more actionable advice!