🚨 How to Avoid a Failed 1031 Exchange: Deadlines, Rules & Deal-Killers 🏢

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 19/01/2026

How to Avoid a Failed 1031 Exchange A 1031 exchange can be one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available to commercial real estate investors—when executed correctly. When done wrong, however, it can trigger an unexpected tax bill, derail reinvestment plans, and permanently damage long-term portfolio growth.