When it comes to real estate investment, understanding tax strategies is crucial to maximizing your returns. One of the most effective tools for deferring taxes and boosting your investment potential is the 1031 exchange. This IRS provision allows investors to defer capital gains tax on the sale of investment properties, providing more capital to reinvest and grow their portfolios. What is a 1031 Exchange? A 1031 exchange, named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, enables investors to defer paying capital gains tax when they sell one investment property and use the proceeds to purchase another. To qualify, the…