Flex Space Identification

Flex space identification service specializes in sourcing flex and light industrial properties combining office and warehouse space that qualify as like kind replacement properties for Chicago, IL investors. This service focuses exclusively on flex space assets nationwide to help investors meet their forty five day identification deadline and one hundred eighty day closing requirement.

Our team maintains relationships with flex space brokers, light industrial specialists, and institutional sellers across all major markets. We provide property underwriting, tenant demand analysis, and market rent studies specific to flex space assets. The service coordinates with your Qualified Intermediary to ensure proper identification letter structure and works with qualified escrow agents to facilitate compliant closings within the one hundred eighty day window.

Chicago, IL investors benefit from our specialized focus on flex space properties, which offer diverse tenant needs and operational flexibility. We understand the specific requirements for flex space replacement property identification and can help structure exchanges that comply with IRS like kind rules while meeting investment objectives for tenant diversity and operational versatility.

What We Include

  • Specialized flex space property sourcing nationwide
  • Flex and light industrial opportunity identification
  • Office and warehouse component analysis
  • Tenant demand studies and market rent analysis
  • Coordination with Qualified Intermediary for identification letters
  • Qualified escrow coordination for one hundred eighty day closings
  • Daily deadline monitoring for forty five day and one hundred eighty day milestones
  • Property underwriting summaries specific to flex space assets

Common Situations

Chicago, IL investor selling commercial property and needs to identify flex space replacement properties within forty five days

Investor seeking properties combining office and warehouse space and needs specialized flex space sourcing support

Investor with multiple flex space identification options and needs tenant demand analysis to make selection decisions

Example of the type of engagement we can handle

Service Type

Flex Space Identification

Scope

Identify flex space replacement properties combining office and warehouse components across major metropolitan markets nationwide within forty five day deadline

Client Situation

Investor selling Chicago office property and needs to identify flex space replacement properties with clear height and loading docks in multiple markets before forty five day deadline

Our Approach

Specialized flex space sourcing team scanning light industrial inventory nationwide, providing tenant demand analysis and market rent studies, coordinating with Qualified Intermediary for identification letter structure

Expected Outcome

Multiple vetted flex space replacement property options identified with complete underwriting data and compliance documentation before forty five day deadline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What identification rules apply to flex space identification for Chicago, IL investors?
Chicago, IL investors identifying flex space replacement properties can use the three property rule, two hundred percent rule, or ninety five percent rule. Our service helps structure identification letters that properly document flex space properties and coordinate delivery to your Qualified Intermediary to ensure compliance with IRS requirements.
How does boot affect Chicago, IL investors exchanging into flex space properties?
Boot for Chicago, IL investors exchanging into flex space properties can occur if cash is received, debt is reduced, or personal property is included in the transaction. Our flex space identification service documents all potential boot sources, but investors should work with their tax advisors to calculate the correct tax impact for their specific exchange situation.
Can Chicago, IL investors identify flex space properties in different states?
Yes, Chicago, IL investors can identify flex space replacement properties in any state nationwide. The IRS like kind requirement focuses on property type, not location. Our service sources flex space properties across all major markets to provide Chicago, IL investors with maximum options before the forty five day deadline.
What happens if Chicago, IL investors cannot close on identified flex space properties within one hundred eighty days?
If Chicago, IL investors cannot close on identified flex space properties within the one hundred eighty day deadline, the exchange may fail and taxes become due. Our service monitors closing deadlines and coordinates with qualified escrow agents to help ensure timely closings that meet IRS requirements.
How does flex space identification help Chicago, IL investors evaluate tenant demand?
Flex space identification helps Chicago, IL investors evaluate tenant demand by providing analysis of office and warehouse component needs, clear height requirements, and loading dock specifications. Our service includes tenant demand studies and market rent analysis specific to flex space properties to support identification decisions.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact our team to discuss how Flex Space Identification can support your 1031 exchange in Chicago, IL. We'll help you navigate the 45-day identification deadline and 180-day closing requirement.