Capital Management Realty, Inc.
Sell a Property.
Keep Every Dollar Working.
A 1031 Exchange lets Orange County investors defer capital gains tax when selling investment property — so you trade up, not cash out to the IRS.
The OC Investor's Edge
In a market where investment properties routinely sell for $800K to $2M+, capital gains tax can take a $200K+ bite out of your proceeds. A 1031 Exchange lets you defer that entirely — keeping your full equity deployed. For Orange County investors sitting on years of appreciation, this is one of the most powerful wealth-building tools in the tax code.
Defer Capital Gains Tax
Sell an investment property and roll 100% of the proceeds into a like-kind replacement — deferring federal capital gains (up to 20%) and California state tax (up to 13.3%). That's potentially six figures kept in your pocket.
Trade Up Without the Tax Hit
OC investors use 1031s to move from single-family rentals into multi-unit properties, or from residential into commercial — scaling their portfolio while the tax code does the heavy lifting.
Compound Your Equity
Because you reinvest your full proceeds rather than paying taxes first, your capital compounds on a larger base. Over multiple exchanges, the wealth difference is exponential.
The 1031 Timeline
Day 0
Sell your property. Proceeds go to a Qualified Intermediary — never touch the money yourself.
Day 45
Identify up to 3 replacement properties in writing. No exceptions — the 45-day clock is absolute.
Day 180
Close on your replacement property. The exchange is complete and your gain is deferred.
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