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Video – Making Downtown Minneapolis Business Positive

I talked to one of the heads of one of the largest banks in the country and described some of the real estate problems we’re having in Minneapolis. Many people are working remotely and employers are not forcing workers to come back to downtown offices. This banker explained that Minneapolis is not alone in these issues (such as Chicago). We’re currently seeing an adjustment during which there will be buying opportunities for people who can re-envision what properties can be. Ultimately, downtown Minneapolis needs to become a more business positive area.

Get Started with Your Next 1031 Exchange

Want to learn more about how you can save money in deferred capital gains taxes with a 1031 exchange? You’ve come to the right place! CPEC1031, LLC has everything you need to ensure the success of your next like-kind exchange of investment real estate. We have helped countless taxpayers through the ropes of the 1031 exchange process. Let us handle the details of your exchange so you don’t have to! Contact us today at our Minneapolis office to learn more about the exchange process and get started with your next 1031 exchange.

  • Start Your 1031 Exchange: If you have questions about 1031 exchanges, feel free to call me at 612-643-1031.

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

© 2026 Copyright Jeffrey R. Peterson All Rights Reserved

Video – Why The Most Successful Real Estate Investors are Fearless

The most successful real estate investors are somewhat fearless. If you’re fearful, you’re just going to want to do what you’re comfortable doing (e.g. only buying a single type of asset like single family homes or duplexes). Fearless real estate investors quickly ascend up to a higher level. Using other people’s money and leverage allows you to scale up quickly. But first, you need to get your initial amount of equity before you can take the leap.

Find a Qualified Intermediary Near You

If you’re searching for a qualified intermediary to help with your next 1031 exchange of real estate, you’ve come to the right place! CPEC1031, LLC provides qualified intermediary services to taxpayers throughout Minnesota (where we’re based) as well as the greater United States. Regardless of where your property is located, we can help you through the details of the 1031 exchange process. Contact us today to learn more about the 1031 exchange process and see how you can save money by deferring capital gains taxes on the sale of investment or business real estate.

  • Start Your 1031 Exchange: If you have questions about 1031 exchanges, feel free to call me at 612-643-1031.

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

© 2026 Copyright Jeffrey R. Peterson All Rights Reserved

Video – Starker & Non-Simultaneous 1031 Exchanges

1031 exchanges date all the way back to 1921. For over 100 years, 1031 exchanges have existed in the tax code in some iteration. The big breakthrough that opened the floodgates was when T.J. Starker (a lumber baron from Oregon) decided to challenge the existing paradigm of the time. Back in the day, 1031 exchanges were thought to have to be simultaneous exchanges, where person A trades their farm to person B, and at the same time person B trades their farm to person A.

T.J. Starker decided to give up his relinquished property in exchange for replacement property that he would receive later. The IRS did not like this idea at the time. They took Starker to court. The case went all the way to the US Supreme Court, where Starker won on a procedural argument. As a result, we are now able to do non-simultaneous 1031 exchanges.

Defer Capital Gains Taxes with a 1031 Exchange of Real Estate

With a 1031 exchange of real estate, you can defer your capital gains tax burden when you reinvest your net proceeds into qualifying like-kind real estate. The 1031 exchange process is complex and requires a detail-oriented eye to ensure no deadlines are missed and no requirements are overlooked. A qualified intermediary at CPEC1031, LLC can help with all the ins and outs of the 1031 exchange process so you don’t have to. Reach out to our team of 1031 professionals today to learn more about how the 1031 exchange process works and see if you are a good candidate for 1031 treatment.

  • Start Your 1031 Exchange: If you have questions about 1031 exchanges, feel free to call me at 612-643-1031.

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

© 2026 Copyright Jeffrey R. Peterson All Rights Reserved

 

Video – Defining Like-Kind Real Property in a 1031 Exchange

“Like-kind” is one of the essential litmus tests in a 1031 exchange. Many people think that if they sell a single family rental, they need to buy another single family rental in order to do a 1031 exchange. That’s not true. So long as the replacement property is like-kind to the relinquished property, you can buy all sorts of property types (DSTs, TIC property, development rights, air rights, etc.) The definition of “like-kind” is very broad in the realm of 1031 exchanges of real estate.

CPEC1031, LLC – Qualified Intermediary Services

CPEC1031, LLC provides qualified intermediary services to taxpayers conducting 1031 exchanges across the state of Minnesota, as well as the entire United States. Our intermediaries are standing by to help you navigate the 1031 exchange process from start to finish. You can reach us at our Twin Cities office, located in downtown Minneapolis. Give us a call today to learn more about the 1031 exchange process and see how you can save money in deferred capital gains taxes when selling qualifying investment real estate.

  • Start Your 1031 Exchange: If you have questions about 1031 exchanges, feel free to call me at 612-643-1031.

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

© 2026 Copyright Jeffrey R. Peterson All Rights Reserved

Video – When Were the 1031 Exchange Timing Rules Established?

The IRS, Treasury, and Congress did not like the Starker decision of 1979 that allowed for delayed exchanges. They thought that there weren’t enough guardrails and limitations. As a result, they decided to implement restrictions limiting the number of properties that you can acquire by requiring that you identify your replacement properties within 45 days after the sale of your relinquished property, and that you acquire those relinquished properties within 180 days.

Simplify the 1031 Exchange Process by Working with an Intermediary

The process of completing a 1031 exchange can be complex, with many rules, requirements, and regulations. The best way to simplify the process is to work with a qualified intermediary who understands the process like the back of their hand. The intermediaries at CPEC1031, LLC have decades of experience in the 1031 exchange industry. Let out team help you through the like-kind exchange process and start deferring your capital gains taxes on the sale of qualifying real estate. Contact us at our Twin Cities office (located in downtown Minneapolis) today to get started!

  • Start Your 1031 Exchange: If you have questions about 1031 exchanges, feel free to call me at 612-643-1031.

Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.

© 2026 Copyright Jeffrey R. Peterson All Rights Reserved