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Self-storage occupancy analysis before exchanges guide

Understanding Self-Storage Market Trends in 2026 In 2026, Self-storage occupancy analysis before exchanges is one of the most important steps we take when evaluating whether a facility can support a successful 1031 exchange strategy. Occupancy tells us more than how many units are rented; it helps…
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Mineral rights versus surface rights exchanges explained

Understanding Land Ownership Before Mineral rights versus surface rights exchanges Land ownership can include more than the visible ground, buildings, crops, roads, and fences. Mineral rights versus surface rights exchanges matter because one parcel can carry separate legal interests above, on, and below the land, and…
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Water rights in 1031 exchanges explained for investors

Water rights in 1031 exchanges and why classification matters Water rights in 1031 exchanges can make a real estate transaction more valuable, more complex, and more sensitive from a tax perspective. For farms, ranches, timberland, vineyards, industrial sites, development parcels, and recreational properties, access to water…
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Easement eligibility for 1031 exchanges explained simply

Understanding Easement eligibility for 1031 exchanges in 2026 Easement eligibility for 1031 exchanges can be one of the more nuanced topics in real estate tax planning, especially when an investor is exchanging something other than a fee simple parcel. At Hub1031, we help clients look at…
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Installment sale versus 1031 exchange key differences explained

Installment sale versus 1031 exchange is one of the most important comparisons real estate investors face when selling appreciated investment property in 2026. Both strategies can help manage taxable gain, improve cash flow planning, and support long-term portfolio goals, but each works in a very different…
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Suspended passive losses 1031 exchanges explained for investors

Suspended passive losses 1031 exchanges: what real estate investors need to know Suspended passive losses 1031 exchanges can create confusion because two separate tax concepts meet in one transaction: passive activity loss rules and like-kind exchange deferral. A 1031 exchange can help defer capital gains tax…
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Cost segregation after 1031 exchanges explained for investors

Cost segregation after 1031 exchanges: How the strategy works Cost segregation after 1031 exchanges can help real estate investors improve cash flow after acquiring replacement property through a tax-deferred exchange. At Hub1031, we help our clients understand how the exchange process connects with depreciation planning, basis…
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Mortgage prepayment penalties in exchanges explained fully

Mortgage Prepayment Penalties in Exchanges: What We Watch First Mortgage prepayment penalties in exchanges can change the economics of a 1031 exchange quickly, especially when a loan must be paid off at the sale of a relinquished property. At Hub1031, we help our clients look beyond…
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Seller repair credits 1031 exchanges explained and simplified

What Seller Repair Credits 1031 Exchanges Mean for Investors Seller repair credits 1031 exchanges can create valuable flexibility during a real estate transaction, but the details matter. In a standard sale, a seller may agree to credit money at closing instead of completing repairs before the…
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Rent prorations in 1031 exchanges explained for investors

What Rent Prorations in 1031 Exchanges Mean for Investors Rent prorations in 1031 exchanges are the rent-related adjustments made at closing when income from a rental property must be divided between the seller and buyer. In a standard investment property sale, the buyer receives rent income…