Selling investment property without a plan could cost you hundreds of thousands in capital gains taxes. Daniel Goodwin breaks down the essential 1031 exchange rules every real estate investor must know—from strict 45- and 180-day deadlines to like-kind requirements and the critical role of a qualified intermediary. Through a detailed example, he shows how one investor facing a $3 million sale could save over $500,000 in taxes. Plus, discover how Delaware Statutory Trusts and the step-up in basis at death can make tax deferrals permanent.