--- title: "1031 Exchange: Multiple Properties Into One in Florida" description: Learn how Florida investors can exchange multiple rental properties for one investment property, including 1031 deadlines, tax rules, costs, and risks. image: https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/hubfs/1031-exchange-florida-investment-property-family-lifestyle-featured.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/blog/1031-exchange-multiple-properties-into-one-florida#main-content) ![John Acosta Real Estate Advisor | Sarasota, Manatee & Tampa Bay](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/john-acosta-real-estate-advisor-logo.png?width=2172&height=724&name=john-acosta-real-estate-advisor-logo.png)Homepage - [Home](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com) - [Property Services](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/property-services) - [Insights](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/blog) [Contact Me](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/property-services#contact) - [Home](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com) - [Property Services](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/property-services) - [Insights](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/blog) [Contact Me](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/property-services#contact) ![](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1031-exchange-florida-investment-property-family-lifestyle-featured.png?width=1774&height=887&name=1031-exchange-florida-investment-property-family-lifestyle-featured.png) Florida Gulf Coast Real Estate Investment Property 1031 Exchange # 1031 Exchange: Consolidating Multiple Properties Into One ![John Acosta](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/John-Acosta-HubSpot-Circle-Preview.png?width=48&height=48&name=John-Acosta-HubSpot-Circle-Preview.png) John Acosta October 20, 2026 *An investment-property owner's guide to consolidation, tax deferral, deadlines, operating costs, and the decisions that matter along Florida's Gulf Coast.* Owning several investment properties can be rewarding. It can also become complicated. A rental house in Bradenton, a duplex in Sarasota, and another property farther south may represent years of careful acquisitions, appreciation, and work. Each property contributes to the portfolio. Each also brings its own insurance policy, tax bill, maintenance schedule, tenant relationship, and operating decisions. Eventually, the question changes. It is no longer simply *how do I acquire another property?* It becomes: **Could I accomplish more by owning fewer properties—and owning the right ones?** For some investors, a properly structured Section 1031 exchange can make that possible. Instead of selling several appreciated investment properties in fully taxable transactions, an owner may be able to exchange them into a single qualifying replacement property and defer recognition of some or all of the gain. The opportunity is not merely tax-related. Consolidation can change how an investor spends time, manages risk, approaches financing, and plans for the future. But a larger property is not automatically a better investment. The numbers, timing, ownership structure, and underlying real estate must all make sense. ## The basic concept: several properties exchanged for one Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code generally permits the exchange of qualifying real property held for investment or productive use in a trade or business for other qualifying real property held for those purposes. For domestic real estate, the definition of *like-kind* is broad. Subject to the applicable rules, an investor may exchange residential rental property for commercial real estate, multifamily property, industrial space, or qualifying investment land. The properties do not need to look alike or serve identical purposes. That flexibility also extends to the number of properties involved. Several relinquished investment properties can potentially be exchanged for one replacement property. Imagine an investor who owns three properties: | Property | Illustrative value | | --- | --- | | Bradenton rental house | $450,000 | | Sarasota duplex | $550,000 | | Venice rental property | $500,000 | | **Combined market value** | **$1,500,000** |   The investor considers selling those properties and acquiring one income-producing building valued at approximately $1.5 million. On paper, both portfolios have the same gross market value. Operationally, however, they may be very different. The replacement might be a small apartment building in Sarasota, a neighborhood retail building in Bradenton, or a multi-tenant industrial property in the Tampa Bay market. Each carries a different operating model, lease structure, and risk profile. And one caution is essential: selling $1.5 million of real estate does not produce $1.5 million of available cash after commissions, closing expenses, loan payoffs, and other obligations. Purchasing a replacement property at that price may require additional equity or financing. The real question is whether the replacement offers a better combination of income, manageability, risk, and flexibility. ![Illustration of three Florida rental homes being consolidated into one larger waterfront investment property through a 1031 exchange.](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1031-exchange-three-rental-properties-one-replacement-florida.png?width=1774&height=887&name=1031-exchange-three-rental-properties-one-replacement-florida.png)Conceptual illustration: A properly structured 1031 exchange may allow an investor to consolidate several qualifying rental properties into one replacement investment property. ## Why an investor might want to consolidate There are several reasons an established property owner might consider moving from multiple smaller assets into one larger property. ### Fewer separate operating responsibilities Three properties may require three insurance renewals, multiple contractors, separate property-tax reviews, different tenant communications, and several maintenance budgets. A single replacement property may centralize some of those responsibilities. That does not guarantee less work. A larger apartment building, retail center, or industrial property can involve more sophisticated management, greater capital expenditures, and complex leases. The potential advantage is **a different and possibly more efficient management structure**, not the elimination of responsibility. ### A different income profile An investor might seek longer-term commercial leases, a larger multifamily property, or a building with professional management. These choices can change the timing and predictability of income. For example, a well-leased industrial property may offer fewer tenant turnovers than several single-family rentals. Conversely, a building dependent on one commercial tenant may create greater income concentration if that tenant leaves. ### Portfolio repositioning Consolidation can also be part of a broader ownership strategy. An investor may want to reduce exposure to aging homes, move into a different property type, prepare for retirement, or concentrate holdings closer to family and professional advisors. Others may prefer the opposite strategy: selling one larger property and exchanging into several smaller assets to diversify income sources or geographic exposure. Neither direction is universally better. The appropriate structure depends on the investor's objectives and the properties available. ## The most important timing rule: the first sale starts the clock A multiple-property exchange introduces a timing issue that deserves attention well before any listing goes live. **When multiple relinquished properties are transferred as part of the same deferred exchange, the first property transferred generally starts the identification and exchange periods for the entire transaction.** The two principal deadlines are: - **45 calendar days** to identify qualifying replacement property in the required written manner. - **180 calendar days** to receive the replacement property, or an earlier applicable federal income-tax-return deadline, including extensions. These periods run concurrently. The 180 days do not begin after the 45-day period ends. The governing rules appear in [Treasury Regulation §1.1031(k)-1](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/26/1.1031(k)-1) and [Internal Revenue Code §1031](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/1031). ![Illustrated 1031 exchange timeline showing the first property sale, the 45-day replacement property identification deadline, and the 180-day acquisition deadline.](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1031-exchange-45-day-180-day-deadlines-florida.png?width=1774&height=887&name=1031-exchange-45-day-180-day-deadlines-florida.png)The 45-day identification period and 180-day exchange period generally begin with the first relinquished-property transfer. The completion deadline may be earlier if the applicable tax-return deadline arrives first. ### An illustrative 2027 timeline Suppose an investor plans to sell three properties as part of one coordinated exchange. | Event | Illustrative date | | --- | --- | | First relinquished property closes | January 12, 2027 | | Second property closes | February 5, 2027 | | Replacement identification deadline | February 26, 2027 | | Third property closes | March 8, 2027 | | Day 180 | July 11, 2027 |   The third property closes after the identification deadline. That illustrates why replacement-property research cannot wait until every sale has closed. July 11, 2027, also falls on a Sunday. Investors should not assume that a weekend automatically extends the exchange deadline. In practice, planning to close before the deadline—and confirming every date with the qualified intermediary and tax advisors—is essential. A further complication arises when the federal income-tax-return due date would end the exchange period before day 180. An appropriate filing extension may preserve the longer exchange window. ### What about separate exchanges? An investor may consider structuring sales under separate exchange agreements, potentially with different deadlines, while coordinating acquisitions into a common replacement property. That is a more specialized planning question. Taxpayer identity, exchange documentation, ownership interests, timing, and the relationship among transactions can affect the result. It should be evaluated by the qualified intermediary and tax counsel before the sales begin. The goal should be a defensible transaction structure—not an improvised solution after deadlines are already running. ## Identifying the replacement property The identification requirement is more specific than simply telling a real estate agent which property looks attractive. Generally, the investor must identify replacement property in a signed writing that describes it unambiguously and delivers the identification to an appropriate party within the required period. The familiar identification alternatives include: **The three-property rule.** An investor may generally identify up to three replacement properties regardless of their combined value. **The 200% rule.** More than three properties may be identified when their aggregate fair market value does not exceed 200% of the aggregate fair market value of the relinquished property or properties, under the applicable rules. **The 95% exception.** When the other limits are exceeded, an exchange may still satisfy the identification rules if the taxpayer receives at least 95% of the aggregate fair market value of the identified properties within the exchange period. These rules require careful calculations and documentation. Multiple relinquished properties do not automatically create additional identification allowances. A replacement property that is identified on time can still fail to close. That is one reason experienced investors often investigate financing, insurance, title, zoning, environmental conditions, and property operations before the first relinquished sale. ## The qualified intermediary: an essential safeguard A conventional deferred exchange typically involves a qualified intermediary, commonly called a QI. The QI helps structure the exchange documentation and holds exchange proceeds under arrangements designed to prevent the taxpayer from having actual or constructive receipt of the funds. This distinction matters. An investor generally cannot sell a property, receive unrestricted control of the proceeds, and later decide to turn that sale into a conventional deferred 1031 exchange. The QI should be engaged before the relinquished property closes. Selection also deserves care. Investors should examine the intermediary's experience, handling of funds, security arrangements, fees, and coordination procedures. The real estate advisor, CPA, attorney, title company, lender, and QI may all participate in the transaction, but their responsibilities are not interchangeable. ## Does the replacement have to cost more? Investors frequently hear that they must purchase a replacement property of equal or greater value to defer all taxable gain. That is a useful starting concept, but the actual calculations are more nuanced. The exchange must account for the relinquished property's value, net proceeds, debt relief, replacement debt, additional cash, eligible transaction expenses, and other consideration. Receiving cash or other non-like-kind consideration may produce taxable *boot*. Debt relief that is not appropriately offset may also affect recognized gain. A transaction can still qualify as an exchange while producing some currently taxable gain. A CPA and qualified intermediary should calculate the consequences using the taxpayer's actual adjusted bases, liabilities, closing statements, and proposed replacement acquisition. **Tax deferral is not the same as tax elimination.** Deferred gain and adjusted-basis consequences generally carry forward under the applicable rules. ## A practical income comparison Consider a hypothetical investor comparing three existing rentals with one replacement property. The following numbers are illustrative—not market projections, appraisals, or representations of actual available properties. | Annual operating comparison | Three rentals | One replacement | | --- | --- | --- | | Gross operating income | $132,000 | $125,000 | | Operating expenses | $55,000 | $46,000 | | **Net operating income** | **$77,000** | **$79,000** | | Assumed property value | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | | **Illustrative cap rate** | **5.13%** | **5.27%** |   In this scenario, the consolidated property produces $2,000 more annual net operating income. That difference alone would not justify an exchange. The investor must still evaluate the cost of selling and acquiring property, potential financing changes, deferred maintenance, capital expenditures, lease rollover, tenant concentration, insurance, property taxes, and management requirements. Net operating income also does not represent cash flow after debt service, income taxes, or major capital expenditures. A replacement property with a slightly higher cap rate may ultimately be less attractive if it requires substantial repairs or carries concentrated vacancy risk. Likewise, three smaller rentals may offer resilience through diversified tenants even when their combined operating expenses are higher. The value of this exercise is not the $2,000 difference. It is the discipline of comparing **actual after-acquisition economics**, rather than assuming that consolidation automatically improves performance. ![Bright conceptual illustration comparing three Florida rental properties generating $77,000 in annual net operating income with one larger multifamily replacement property generating $79,000, including illustrative capitalization rates.](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1031-exchange-three-rentals-vs-one-replacement-florida.png.png?width=1774&height=887&name=1031-exchange-three-rentals-vs-one-replacement-florida.png.png)An illustrative comparison of three rental properties and one larger replacement investment. The consolidated property produces $2,000 more in annual net operating income in this hypothetical scenario, before considering transaction costs, financing, and other investment risks. ## Florida property taxes: a critical underwriting issue Florida adds an important consideration that is sometimes overlooked in exchange discussions. For qualifying non-homestead real property, Florida generally limits annual increases in assessed value to 10%, subject to statutory rules and exclusions, including the treatment of school-district levies. A change of ownership or control can trigger reassessment at just value under the applicable rules. That means an investor who has held several properties for years may have accumulated assessment protection that does not transfer to the replacement property. The replacement property's future tax bill should be estimated using its likely post-acquisition assessment—not merely the seller's current tax bill. For details, investors should review the appropriate county property appraiser's information and [Florida Statutes §193.1554](https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199/0193/Sections/0193.1554.html). ### The proposed 2026 constitutional change As of October 19, 2026, Florida's proposed Amendment 3 concerning the non-homestead assessment limitation remains a pending November election matter, not an enacted change. The proposal would reduce the applicable annual assessment-increase limitation from 10% to 5% if approved, subject to its legal terms and effective date. Owners should verify the election outcome and implementation before relying on any revised cap in a future acquisition model. Whatever the election result, **a buyer should not assume the seller's existing property-tax bill will remain unchanged after purchase**. ![Illustration of Florida waterfront investment property with a due diligence checklist covering property taxes, insurance, zoning, market analysis, and inspections for 1031 exchange investors.](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1031-exchange-florida-property-ownership-due-diligence.png?width=1774&height=887&name=1031-exchange-florida-property-ownership-due-diligence.png)A successful 1031 exchange involves more than meeting federal tax deadlines. Florida investors should evaluate property taxes, insurance costs, permitted uses, market conditions, and property-specific due diligence before acquiring a replacement investment. ## Insurance, storms, and concentration of risk Insurance is another major component of Gulf Coast ownership. A portfolio of smaller properties may spread exposure among several buildings, locations, policies, and construction types. Consolidation can simplify the number of policies, but it may also concentrate risk in one asset. For a replacement property, the investor should investigate: - Windstorm and hurricane coverage, including deductibles. - Flood-zone designation and flood-insurance requirements. - Roof age, building systems, and insurability. - Replacement-cost estimates and coverage exclusions. - Business-interruption or rental-income protection where appropriate. - Association obligations, shared facilities, and potential assessments. A property that appears attractive based on historical operating statements can look quite different after obtaining current insurance quotations. For waterfront, coastal, older commercial, and condominium properties, this diligence deserves particular attention. ![Illustrative Florida Gulf Coast waterfront property with balconies, tropical landscaping, palm trees, private dock, and boat, highlighting coastal investment-property ownership considerations.](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1031-florida-coastal-property-insurance-risk.png?width=1774&height=887&name=1031-florida-coastal-property-insurance-risk.png)Florida's waterfront properties offer distinctive ownership opportunities, but proximity to the coast makes careful evaluation of flood exposure, windstorm insurance, building condition, and ongoing operating expenses essential. Illustrative image. ## Condominiums and association-controlled properties A Florida condominium may qualify as exchange property when the ownership and investment-use requirements are satisfied. But eligibility for tax-deferral purposes is separate from whether the property is a sound investment. Investors should examine association financial statements, budgets, reserve obligations, pending assessments, insurance arrangements, milestone-inspection requirements, and applicable structural-integrity reserve-study rules. These issues can materially change the economics of a proposed replacement. A property with an appealing purchase price may carry future obligations that are not obvious from the listing. Official condominium resources are available through the [Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation](https://condos.myfloridalicense.com/). ![Illustrated Florida waterfront condominium community highlighting five investment considerations: association fees, reserves and assessments, rental restrictions, insurance responsibilities, and financial review.](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Florida%20Condo%20Investment%20Considerations.png?width=1672&height=941&name=Florida%20Condo%20Investment%20Considerations.png)Condominium investments require careful review beyond the purchase price. Association finances, reserves, special assessments, rental restrictions, and insurance responsibilities can materially affect a property's long-term performance. Illustrative image. ## Can vacation rentals qualify? Potentially, yes. A short-term or vacation rental may qualify for a 1031 exchange when it is genuinely held for investment and the relevant legal requirements are satisfied. However, substantial personal use can complicate the analysis. [IRS Revenue Procedure 2008-16](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-08-16.pdf) describes a safe harbor for certain dwelling-unit exchanges involving ownership periods, fair-rental use, and limits on personal use. That safe harbor is not the only possible path to establishing investment intent, but it provides a useful framework for qualifying transactions. Florida investors must also distinguish federal tax eligibility from local operating restrictions. Vacation-rental rules can vary significantly among the City of Sarasota, unincorporated Sarasota County, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, and other municipalities. Association documents and property-specific restrictions may add further limitations. A property can be eligible for consideration under federal exchange rules yet unsuitable for the investor's intended rental strategy. ## Commercial, industrial, and business-related real estate A 1031 exchange can also be relevant to owners of commercial buildings and property used in an operating business. For example, an investor might consider moving from several residential rentals into a small industrial building, or from one commercial asset into another qualifying property type. ![Bright illustrative Florida commercial property complex featuring modern office buildings, light-industrial warehouse spaces, palm trees, and landscaped parking areas.](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1031-florida-commercial-light-industrial-replacement-property.png?width=1774&height=887&name=1031-florida-commercial-light-industrial-replacement-property.png)Beyond residential rentals, qualifying replacement real estate may include commercial and light-industrial properties held for investment or productive business use. Illustrative image. A business owner selling a building used in operations may also have an exchange opportunity involving the qualifying real estate. However, **selling a business is not the same as exchanging its real property**. Goodwill, inventory, equipment, vehicles, and many other business assets do not qualify as replacement real property under Section 1031. When a transaction includes both an operating business and real estate, purchase-price allocation, ownership, and tax treatment require separate professional review. This is especially important for Gulf Coast owners contemplating retirement, business succession, or a business-and-property sale. ## What about Delaware Statutory Trusts? Some investors explore Delaware Statutory Trusts, or DSTs, as a potential alternative to direct property management. Certain properly structured DST interests may qualify as replacement real-property interests under the principles described in [IRS Revenue Ruling 2004-86](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rr-04-86.pdf). That does not mean every trust interest qualifies. DST offerings may involve securities regulation, sponsor risk, fees, limited liquidity, financing restrictions, and reduced investor control. Their suitability depends on the specific offering and investor. An investor considering a DST should obtain independent tax, legal, and appropriately licensed investment advice. For an owner whose primary goal is retaining direct control of Gulf Coast real estate, acquiring a conventional replacement property may be more consistent with that objective. ## When consolidation may be the wrong move The possibility of tax deferral should never override the underlying investment decision. Consolidation may be unattractive when: - The existing properties provide valuable diversification and stable cash flow. - The proposed replacement has substantial deferred maintenance or uncertain income. - Financing terms materially weaken the investor's position. - The new property creates excessive exposure to one tenant, employer, industry, or location. - Transaction costs outweigh the expected operational benefits. - The investor is pursuing a purchase primarily to meet an exchange deadline. Sometimes the better decision is to retain the existing portfolio, improve management, refinance, sell one property in a taxable transaction, or wait for a more suitable opportunity. A 1031 exchange is a tool. It is not an investment strategy by itself. ## The importance of planning before listing The most effective consolidation strategy begins before the first property is marketed. An owner considering several sales should first establish a clear picture of the existing portfolio: estimated values, adjusted tax bases, outstanding debt, operating performance, ownership entities, and likely transaction expenses. The next step is defining what a replacement must accomplish. Does the investor want stronger income, fewer management demands, a different property type, geographic concentration, or a longer-term ownership structure? Those goals should guide the search. At the same time, the investor's CPA, tax attorney when appropriate, qualified intermediary, lender, and real estate advisor should coordinate the proposed sequence of transactions. This preparation is especially valuable when multiple properties must be sold, financing is involved, or the desired replacement has limited availability. A rushed acquisition made to preserve tax deferral can be more expensive than the taxes the investor hoped to defer. ![Illustrative image showing a Florida couple moving through life stages, symbolizing long-term investment planning, family priorities, and future real estate decisions.](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1031-exchange-life-stage-planning-florida.png?width=1774&height=887&name=1031-exchange-life-stage-planning-florida.png)**Investment decisions often change with life stage, family needs, and long-term goals. For many property owners, planning ahead means aligning investment real estate with the next chapter of life. Illustrative image.** ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I exchange three rental houses for one commercial building? Potentially, yes. Qualifying investment or business-use real property may be exchanged for other qualifying like-kind real property, even when the property types differ. All applicable exchange requirements must still be satisfied. ### Do all three rental properties have to close on the same day? No. Staggered closings may be possible, but the first transfer generally starts the deadlines for properties included in the same deferred exchange. Coordination is critical. ### Can I buy the replacement before selling? Certain reverse-exchange arrangements may be possible under specialized structures, including applicable safe-harbor guidance. They require advance planning and can involve greater complexity and cost. ### Can I move into the replacement property? A property acquired for immediate personal use generally does not satisfy the requirement that replacement real estate be held for investment or productive business use. Subsequent changes in use raise fact-specific tax questions. ### Does a 1031 exchange eliminate capital gains tax? No. A qualifying exchange generally defers recognition of gain, subject to the applicable rules. It does not automatically eliminate the underlying tax consequences. ### Can I exchange Florida property for real estate in another state? Generally, qualifying U.S. real property can be exchanged for qualifying U.S. real property in another state. U.S. real property is not like-kind to foreign real property. ### Can my real estate advisor serve as the qualified intermediary? An advisor who has acted as the taxpayer's agent during the relevant period may be disqualified from serving as the QI, subject to regulatory exceptions. A separate, appropriately qualified intermediary is generally used. ### How is the exchange reported? Like-kind exchanges are generally reported to the IRS using [Form 8824](https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8824), with additional reporting depending on the transaction. ## A more deliberate way to own investment property For an investor who has spent years acquiring property, consolidation can represent a meaningful change in direction. It may be an opportunity to move from scattered holdings into a more focused investment, reduce certain administrative demands, or position a portfolio for the next stage of ownership. But the quality of the outcome depends on more than the ability to defer tax. It depends on buying the right property, at the right price, with a realistic understanding of income, expenses, financing, insurance, taxes, and risk. A successful exchange should leave the investor with a property they would want to own even if the tax benefit were not part of the equation. ![Illustrative Florida Gulf Coast waterfront neighborhood featuring attractive residential properties, palm-lined landscaping, a waterfront walkway, and calm blue water under a bright sky.](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1031-exchange-florida-gulf-coast-investment-property-outlook.png?width=1774&height=887&name=1031-exchange-florida-gulf-coast-investment-property-outlook.png)Thoughtful real estate ownership is about more than acquiring properties. For Florida Gulf Coast investors, the right long-term strategy balances opportunity, income, flexibility, and the responsibilities that come with ownership. Illustrative image. **The most valuable decision is not necessarily how to exchange several properties for one. It is whether that one property will serve the investor better.** If you are considering selling investment real estate in Sarasota, Manatee County, Bradenton, Tampa Bay, or the surrounding Florida Gulf Coast, I can help evaluate the real-estate side of that decision: likely market value, sale strategy, replacement-property criteria, local due diligence, and transaction timing. For a broader introduction to the exchange process, see my companion article, [1031 Exchange Florida Guide](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/blog/1031-exchange-florida-guide). The conversation should begin before the first closing, while meaningful choices are still available. --- ### 𝓙𝓸𝓱𝓷 𝓐𝓬𝓸𝓼𝓽𝓪 **Real Estate Advisor | Fine Properties** John Acosta Real Estate Residential • Commercial • Investment • Business & Property Transitions Sarasota • Manatee • Tampa Bay • Florida's Gulf Coast [www.johnacostarealestate.com](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/) [Explore Articles](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/blog) | [Explore Property Services](https://www.johnacostarealestate.com/property-services) | [Contact John Acosta](mailto:john@johnacostarealestate.com) *John Acosta Real Estate is the professional marketing identity of John Acosta, a Florida real estate sales associate affiliated with Fine Properties.* --- ## Sources and Further Reading - [Internal Revenue Code §1031 — Exchange of real property held for productive use or investment](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/1031) - [Treasury Regulation §1.1031(k)-1 — Deferred exchanges](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/26/1.1031(k)-1) - [Treasury Regulation §1.1031(j)-1 — Exchanges of multiple properties](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/26/1.1031(j)-1) - [IRS Publication 544 — Sales and Other Dispositions of Assets](https://www.irs.gov/publications/p544) - [IRS Instructions for Form 8824](https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8824) - [IRS Revenue Procedure 2008-16 — Dwelling-unit exchange safe harbor](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-08-16.pdf) - [IRS Revenue Procedure 2000-37 — Reverse-exchange safe harbor](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-00-37.pdf) - [IRS Revenue Ruling 2004-86 — Certain Delaware Statutory Trust interests](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rr-04-86.pdf) - [Florida Statutes §193.1554 — Assessment of nonhomestead residential property](https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199/0193/Sections/0193.1554.html) - [Florida Department of Revenue — Documentary Stamp Tax](https://floridarevenue.com/taxes/taxesfees/Pages/doc_stamp.aspx) - [Florida DBPR — Condominium Information](https://condos.myfloridalicense.com/) *Information reviewed through October 19, 2026. 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