1031 Exchange Explained: How Real Estate Investors Defer Capital Gains Taxes (Step-by-Step Webinar)

Thinking about selling a rental property but worried about a massive tax bill?

In this 30-minute webinar replay, Ryan Prazen, Director of Real Estate & Investments at Good Life Property Management, sits down with Jake Schiro, President of APX 1031, to break down exactly how a 1031 exchange can help real estate investors defer capital gains taxes and keep more of their equity working for them.

Using a real-world example of a long-term rental with significant appreciation, Ryan and Jake walk through:

How capital gains tax, state tax, and depreciation recapture can easily add up to six figures

What a 1031 exchange is and how it lets you defer those taxes into your next investment

The 45-day identification and 180-day closing timelines you cannot miss

What “like-kind” really means (it’s about use, not property type)

How to move between single-family, multifamily, commercial, land, and even vacation rentals

When “boot” is okay (taking some cash out) and what you’ll pay tax on

Reverse exchanges when you find the replacement property first

Ownership structure rules (LLC vs individual and why “same taxpayer” matters)

Converting a primary residence into a rental and combining the 121 exclusion with a 1031

DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts) and fractional ownership for investors who want truly passive income

Whether you own a single rental home or a portfolio across multiple markets, this session will help you understand your options before you sell - so you’re not writing a surprise six-figure check to your “silent partner” (the IRS).

⚠️ Important disclaimer:
This webinar is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Ryan and Jake are not CPAs. Always consult with your CPA, tax advisor, or attorney about your specific situation before making decisions.

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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & webinar intro

00:35 – Meet Ryan (Good Life Property Management)

01:10 – Meet Jake (APX 1031) & why APX was created

03:15 – Real-world example: $500k gain and tax buckets

05:20 – Depreciation, recapture, and effective tax rate

08:15 – What is a 1031 exchange, really?

09:20 – How many 1031s can you do? Scaling with multiple properties

10:45 – “Like-kind” explained: what types of properties qualify

12:20 – Vacation rentals & personal use rules (10% / 14-day cap)

14:00 – The critical 45-day and 180-day timelines

16:05 – Why you must set up the exchange before closing

17:30 – How APX works with your escrow and agent

18:35 – Can you exchange into other states? Domestic vs international

19:30 – How to fully maximize your exchange (equal or greater value)

20:50 – Boot: taking some cash out & partial tax deferral

22:05 – Reverse exchanges: buying the replacement first

23:45 – Ownership structures & “same taxpayer” rule

25:10 – Turning your primary residence into a rental & combining 121 + 1031

27:45 – DSTs & fractional ownership: passive 1031 options

30:45 – Liquidity limits & full-cycle DST strategies

31:50 – How to contact Ryan & Jake + closing thoughts

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