The combination of a 1031 Exchange, or rather a Like-Kind Exchange, and installment sale is a clever way to craft an exit strategy that can defer taxable gain, plus allow the Seller to transfer non-taxed dollars into another like-kind property.
The installment sale portion is typically used when seller financing is needed, and it works well for this situation. However, by utilizing the Structured Sale program, this method has a broader application and becomes a great strategy for many individuals. By using this combination a Seller can:
- Take some cash at closing
- Exchange for a like-kind property of lesser value, and
- Use the structured sale to avoid boot at closing and receive a guaranteed income stream
There's just a lot of flexibility to accommodate a variety of situations. Download Structured_Sale_Likekind_Combo.pdf to read the entire article for a better understanding of how this works, also included is a numeric example.