A trust that invests primarily in real estate, and passes the income, losses, and other tax items to its investors. Investments in REITs are classified as securities, and as such do not qualify for Section 1031 exchange treatment.

The land, and everything that is permanently attached to the land, and all of the rights of ownership of that property. Real property is typically classified according to its general use as either residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, or special purpose.

A real estate exchange (as opposed to chattel or personal property) as part of a tax-deferred exchange transaction involving real estate held for trade, business, or investment. Real Property 1031 Exchanges may involve transfers of land buildings and structures including but not limited to: Office Buildings, Industrial Warehouses, Retail Stores, Multi-family Apartment Buildings, Farms, Raw Undeveloped Land, Factories, Shopping Centers, Leasehold interest of 30 years including options to renew, and certain Tenant in Common Investments.

The difference between the total consideration (cash and anything else of value) received for a piece of property and the adjusted basis.

The portion of the realized gain that is subject to income taxation.

Section 1031 of the Tax Code, with certain limited exceptions, prohibits exchanges where the taxpayer intends to acquire replacement property from a related party. Related Party is defined in I.R.C. § 267(b) or 707(b)(1) and generally covers exchanges between family members as well as exchanges between other entities where there is a high commonality of ownership.

Those certain items of real and/or personal property described in the relinquished property contract and qualifying as “relinquished property” within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.1031(k)-1(a); The "Old Asset”, property or properties given up or conveyed by a taxpayer as part of a 1031 exchange.

The purchaser of the relinquished property.

The contract or other agreement providing for the relinquished property buyer’s purchase from the taxpayer of the relinquished property. The taxpayer’s rights under the relinquished property contract will be assigned to the qualified intermediary.

Those certain items of real and/or personal property qualifying as “replacement property” within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.1031(k)‑1(a) and either: (a) received by the taxpayer within the designation period in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.1031(k)‑1(c)(1) or (b) identified in a written designation notice signed by the taxpayer and hand delivered, mailed, telecopied or otherwise sent to the qualified intermediary before the end of the designation period in accordance with Treasury Regulations Sections 1.1031(k)‑1(b) and (c). The definition of “replacement property” shall not include property the identification of which has been revoked by the taxpayer in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.1031(k)‑1(c)(6); (“New Asset”) Property or properties properly received by a taxpayer as part of a 1031 exchange.

The contract or other agreement providing for the replacement property seller’s sale to the taxpayer.

The seller of the replacement property.

The unmaking or termination of a contract unilaterally or by all parties for legally sufficient reasons.

This type of exchange allows a taxpayer to acquire and improve or repair the replacement property before he or she sells the relinquished property. This type of exchange can be rather complex, but is a very useful tax planning tool for a sophisticated taxpayer.

A Reverse Exchange is typically conducted under the safe harbor established in Rev Proc 2000-37. These are "parking arrangements" where either: (i) a property is purchased and "parked" as a potential replacement property for the benefit of a specific taxpayer by an exchange accommodation title holder until such time as the taxpayer arranges for the transfer of the relinquished property to the ultimate transferee in a simultaneous or deferred exchange; or (ii) a taxpayer transfers the relinquished property to be "parked" by an exchange accommodation title holder in exchange for immediately receiving the replacement property, and the exchange accommodation title holder later transfers the relinquished property to the ultimate transferee

Requires lower dollar commitments than equity or debt crowdfunding; investors receive a reward - the product and/or service being offered by the business - in exchange for their investment.