1031 Exchange Orange County

Tax

Debt Replacement Structuring

Mortgage and loan coordination to maintain tax deferral when replacement property debt differs.

Debt replacement structuring provides mortgage and loan coordination to maintain tax deferral when replacement property debt differs from relinquished property debt for Orange County investors. This service structures debt replacement to minimize boot and maintain exchange eligibility when debt levels differ between properties. We coordinate with lenders, qualified intermediaries, and CPAs to ensure debt replacement structures meet IRS requirements. Orange County investors benefit from debt replacement structuring that maintains tax deferral while accommodating different debt levels.

What is included

  • Debt replacement calculation and analysis
  • Boot minimization through debt structuring
  • Lender coordination for replacement property financing
  • Qualified intermediary coordination for debt replacement structures
  • CPA collaboration for debt replacement tax planning
  • Cash flow analysis for additional financing needs
  • Debt replacement scenario modeling
  • Documentation support for debt replacement structures

Common situations

  • Orange County investor with debt differences between properties
  • Investor needing debt replacement structuring to minimize boot
  • Complex exchange requiring debt coordination across multiple properties

Frequently asked questions

Why is debt replacement structuring important in Orange County, CA exchanges?

Debt replacement structuring maintains tax deferral when replacement property debt differs from relinquished property debt. Orange County investors receive debt structuring ensuring exchange eligibility and boot minimization.

How is debt replacement calculated?

Debt replacement is calculated as the difference between relinquished property debt and replacement property debt. Orange County investors receive debt replacement analysis and structuring minimizing boot exposure.

What happens if replacement property debt is lower?

Lower replacement property debt can create boot equal to the debt difference. Orange County investors receive debt replacement structuring minimizing boot through strategic debt coordination.

What happens if replacement property debt is higher?

Higher replacement property debt may require additional cash investment but does not create boot. Orange County investors receive debt replacement structuring coordinating additional financing needs.

How do you coordinate debt replacement with lenders?

We coordinate with lenders to structure replacement property financing matching debt replacement needs. Orange County investors benefit from lender coordination ensuring debt replacement structures are feasible.

How do you coordinate debt replacement with qualified intermediaries?

We coordinate with qualified intermediaries to ensure debt replacement structures maintain compliant exchange structure. Orange County investors receive synchronized debt replacement coordination.

Example of the type of engagement we can handle

Example capability

Service type:

Debt Replacement Structuring

Location:

Orange County, CA

Scope:

Structure debt replacement for $5 million exchange with $500,000 debt difference

Client situation:

Investor closing on Anaheim property with replacement property having lower debt, creating boot risk

Our approach:

Calculated debt replacement, structured debt coordination, coordinated with lenders, minimized boot exposure, coordinated with qualified intermediary and CPA

Expected outcome:

Debt replacement properly structured, boot minimized, exchange eligibility maintained

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Identification rules

  • Three Property Rule

    Identify up to three candidate properties anywhere in the United States, regardless of value, within 45 days.

  • Two Hundred Percent Rule

    Name more than three properties as long as the combined value stays within 200 percent of the relinquished sale price.

  • Ninety Five Percent Rule

    If you exceed those limits, acquire at least 95 percent of the total value identified to keep the exchange compliant.

Identification letter helper

Identification Letter
11/16/2025

Qualified Intermediary,

Please accept this written identification for my pending Section 1031 exchange in Newport Beach, CA.

Replacement properties:
1) ____________________
2) ____________________
3) ____________________

I confirm these properties meet the like-kind and value requirements as of today.

Signature ____________________

Timeline tracker

  • Day 0

    Close relinquished property in Newport Beach, CA.

  • Day 15

    Secure intermediary receipts and wire instructions.

  • Day 30

    Begin physical and financial due diligence on preferred assets.

  • Day 45

    Submit identification letter with up to three properties.

  • Day 90

    Lock financing, finalize PSA adjustments, order closing docs.

  • Day 180

    Complete closing with escrow and intermediary coordination.

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