09/02/2026
The most important decision in a 1031 exchange is often the one investors think about least: who holds the money. 🔑
A qualified intermediary holds your sale proceeds and facilitates the exchange — the IRS-recognized safe harbor that most investors rely on. Engage them before your sale closes, since taking the funds yourself, even briefly, can disqualify the exchange.
A few things are worth knowing before you choose one. The industry isn't federally licensed, so a little due diligence goes a long way — and your own attorney or CPA is typically disqualified from serving as your QI.
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