HOW 1031 EXCHANGES WORK – M STEELE INVESTMENTS If you’re selling an investment property and planning to buy another, a 1031 Exchange can help you keep more of your money working for you. A 1031 Exchange allows real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds from one investment property into another qualifying property. That means instead of paying taxes immediately, you roll that equity forward and grow faster. Here’s the simple breakdown: • You must work with a qu