05/20/2026
1031 Exchanges happen across far more property types than most people realize.
From apartment buildings and farmland to retail centers and redevelopment projects, 1031 Exchanges continue to help investors preserve equity and reposition their portfolios for the future.
Here are some of the most common asset classes involved in 1031 Exchanges today:
Multifamily & Rental Housing
The largest exchange segment. Investors are using 1031 Exchanges to improve housing stock, expand rental inventory, and reinvest into long-term residential opportunities.
Office, Retail & Hospitality
Post-COVID shifts continue to create opportunities for repositioning and adaptive reuse as investors transition properties into higher-performing assets.
Industrial & Logistics
One of the fastest-growing sectors, including retail-to-distribution center conversions driven by e-commerce demand.
Agricultural, Farm & Ranch
A longstanding exchange category with strong support from rural markets and generational landowners.
Community Redevelopment
1031 Exchanges are revitalizing underserved areas through mixed-use projects, distressed property redevelopment, grocery expansion in food deserts, hotel-to-apartment conversions, and more.
If you’re considering selling an investment property, now is the time to explore your options with us! Call GB 1031 Exchange today! 310-986-8092