About
You are now ready to make your life simpler with a streamlined 1031 commercial property exchange, however, it does not need to be a daunting task!
1031 Property Find is here to help you every step of the way – from finding a property to completing the entire transaction. Our platform is designed to efficiently find and locate the properties that you are looking for. We understand that your time is limited during a 1031 exchange, thus, we will move as quickly as possible to locate the property you truly desire.
We also work with property owners to help them strategize and develop a plan to sell their property and reinvest the funds, or sell the property with a cash-out goal. Our diverse list of real estate investors allows for a quick and seamless sale of your property.
At 1031 Property Find, we take pride in working with our clients and assisting them with the start of real estate investing, managing, and expanding their real estate portfolios. After completing numerous highly profitable 1031 exchanges and investment sales, we are confident in boasting our comprehensive understanding to advise individuals in ways they can grow and maintain an effective real estate portfolio. Our investment property advisors will carefully walk you through the complicated task of completing 1031 property exchange, while assuring a stress-free experience.
Our Team
(406) 890-4000
Cecil Waatti
Broker/Owner
Cecil began his career with Landstar Group in college, when he worked for the company as an office assistant. As he learned the industry, he soon realized that real estate was his professional calling. Since obtaining his real estate license in 2014, he still gets up every day excited to go to work and make sales happen for his clients.
Cecil takes his relationships with his clients seriously. He values the trust his clients show by choosing him and works tirelessly to help them achieve their real estate goals. Having assisted many different people with every kind of real estate contract over the years, Cecil uses his depth of experience to inform each new transaction and develop the best deal for his clients.
Cecil’s current focus is on commercial sales, investment properties, and portfolio building in real estate, including commercial development. He enjoys the challenge of putting a deal together, whether that means organizing a seller’s numbers into a clearer format to attract buyers or analyzing deals to make sure his clients are purchasing a property that will maintain a healthy income to debt ratio. Cecil expects to work with his clients for decades and often transitions with them from commercial to residential deals and back. His priority is on the people involved, not just the type of transaction.
Born and raised in the Flathead Valley, Cecil loves the natural beauty of the area, especially the abundant recreation opportunities in the mountains and on our many waterways. He feels that the valley occupies a true sweet spot: large enough to provide everything we need, but small enough that a true escape into the woods is only a 15-minute drive away. Cecil takes advantage of the proximity to the great outdoors no matter the season; his hobbies include biking, boating, hunting and snowboarding, often with the clients who have become lifelong friends.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Licensed Realtor of Montana
- Member of the International Council of Shopping Centers
Frequently Asked Questions
If you don’t see your question answered below, call us at (424) 348-0300 for a free consultation. We can help you better understand your 1031 exchange options.
What is a 1031 exchange?
1031 Exchange is an Internal Revenue Code (IRC) provision that defers tax on qualifying exchanges on like-kind of real estate. The 1031 exchange defers that taxpayer from paying capital gains on the sale of the property if the funds are reinvested and exchanged for a like-kind of real estate. 1031 exchanges are only designated for real estate held for investment or for a productive use and located in the United States. Properties in which the funds are being exchanged must also be located in the United States.
What are the steps to a 1031 exchange?
- Step 1: Selling Current Property:
A 1031 exchange cannot occur until a property is sold. The purpose of a 1031 exchange is to sell a property and exchange the fund for a like property. So, the first step to a 1031 exchange is to decide to sell your current property. There are many factors to consider when deciding to sell current property. These factors include debt owed on the property, basis in the property, the properties income, and the properties current value. - Step 2: Find a Qualified Intermediary:
This step should go simultaneously with Step 1. A qualified intermediary is a third party institution or company established to administer and facilitate a 1031 exchange. The roles of a qualified intermediary include holding the exchange funds, filing identification for the three chosen properties, preparing exchange closing documents and completing the exchange. Locating a qualified intermediary is important because once the original property is closed, the funds will go directly to the qualified intermediary until the closing of the exchange property. - Step 3: 45 Days to Identify:
After the original property has closed, the seller now has 45 days to identify up to three like-properties. The buyer can identify more than three properties if they close on 95% of the combined values of the properties, or the total value of identified properties is less than 200% of the sales price of the original property. If the seller is selling one property, the funds from the property can be utilized to buy multiple lower-valued properties that amount to the sales price of the original property. It is recommended that the buyer begin searching and offering on like-properties as soon as the original property is under contract and before closing. - Step 4: Closing the Exchanged Property:
The last step in a 1031 exchange is closing the newly located property with the funds from the original property. The closing must occur within 180 days from the closing date of the original property. Once a new property is located and the buyer has properly completed their due diligence on the property, they proceed to the closing of the property. The qualified intermediary will work with the title company to prepare the relevant closing documents as well as wiring the funds from the original property to close on the exchanged property.
How do I begin a 1031 exchange?
You must talk to an experienced and professional 1031 exchange coordinator. The information about your possible exchange helps identify which strategy is ideal for you. We also provide a free consultation at (424) 348-0300 or by email: [email protected].
How can I defer all taxes from the sale of my property?
You must talk to an experienced and professional 1031 exchange coordinator. The information about your possible exchange helps identify which strategy is ideal for you. We also provide a free consultation at (424) 348-0300 or by email: [email protected].
You can do this by following these rules:
- Ensure your replacement property has a higher or equal net sales price.
- Move your net equity into the new property as a down payment.
Can I qualify for a 1031 exchange?
You likely qualify if you’re considering selling an investment property and would like to reinvest your benefits as opposed to paying taxes. You can email or call one of our 1031 experts for a free consultation. We can help you better understand your exchange options.
