A Turnkey Starting Point for Your Chicago 1031 Exchange
One conversation can begin the sale plan, exchange timeline, replacement-property search, DST comparison, and professional introductions needed to move from the current property to the next one.
The Current Property No Longer Fits
Some Chicago owners are tired of tenants, toilets, trash, repairs, leasing, and capital projects. Others inherited a rental they do not want to manage, need to separate from a partner, want to diversify one concentrated asset, or need a more predictable income plan after a sale.
The reason for selling should drive the replacement strategy. We help put direct real estate, net-lease property, and passive DST choices beside the owner's income needs, debt, timing, control preferences, and appetite for future management.
From a Planned Sale to Replacement Closing
Clarify the Sale and the Goal
Review ownership, use, expected closing, equity, debt, income needs, management burden, and the professionals already involved before the clock starts.
Compare Replacement Routes
Examine direct acquisitions, net-lease assets, and DST offerings using the same decision criteria, with primary and backup possibilities for the 45-day identification period.
Bring the Exchange Team Together
Connect with the qualified intermediary, tax and legal advisors, brokers, lenders, and appropriately licensed DST professionals required for the chosen path.
Institutional Real Estate Without the Daily Landlord Work
DST interests may offer access to professionally managed real estate, projected income, and the ability to divide exchange equity among multiple properties. Many offerings begin around $100,000. Availability, minimums, income, fees, debt, liquidity, sponsor quality, and property risk vary and require careful review.
Interactive Tools
Use the planning tools to prepare questions, then speak with the qualified intermediary and tax advisor responsible for the exchange and tax conclusions.
Boot Calculator
Calculate boot (cash received, mortgage relief) and estimate tax implications.
Use Tool →Exchange Cost Estimator
Calculate QI fees, escrow costs, title insurance, and other closing costs.
Use Tool →Identification Rules Checker
Validate your replacement property identification against IRS rules.
Use Tool →Start Before the Property Closes
Initial guidance is free. Tell us what you may sell, why you are selling, and whether you want another hands-on property or a more passive replacement route.
Ready to Discuss the Property You May Sell?
Get free guidance on the exchange sequence and request a current list of direct and passive replacement-property opportunities.