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Our 1031 exchange intermediary services get deals done by delivering secure solutions uniquely designed to maximize the potential of each 1031 Exchange. As a 1031 exchange facilitator our goal is to help you protect equity in your investments and give you the freedom to pursue your goals.
Why choose EA as your Qualified Intermediary (QI)?
We’re experts in 1031 exchanges, an IRS-authorized process that lets you exchange like-kinds of property—while deferring tax liability.

Enjoy More Flexibility
The professionals at Equity Advantage will show you how a 1031 exchange empowers you to move from investment to investment, while keeping your equity intact.

Defer Your Tax Liability
Instead of facing taxes of a third or more on your gain with a sale of your investment property, put that money into a new investment with a 1031 exchange.

With You Every Step of the Way
Since 1991 we’ve facilitated the full range of exchanges. Our team includes experts in taxation and investment analysis, contract law, escrow, and real estate.
Whether utilizing a Delayed, Reverse or Improvement Exchange
we have the experience and expertise necessary to get the difficult deal done.
Our Team
For three decades, we’ve been the 1031 Exchange experts.
We’ll help you with contracts, consult with you on taxation, evaluate investments, and most importantly partner with you.

David Moore, CEO, founded Equity Advantage with his brother Tom in 1991, after a successful real estate investment career. David is a nationally recognized expert on 1031 exchanges and a former board member of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators. David is a Certified Exchange Specialist (CES).
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Thomas Moore is the President of Equity Advantage and a cofounder, with his brother David. Tom takes great pride in the firm being a true resource for clients, pointing to the number of repeat clients the firm has. He is a graduate of UC San Diego.
We are here to answer your 1031 Exchange questions.
It’s important to our clients to understand the process they are about to go through before they actually begin a exchange. For this reason, we’re only a phone call away, plus we offer classes and a wealth of 1031 Exchange reference materials on our website.
The IRS requires that an Exchangor use a neutral third party, known as an intermediary or accommodator, to facilitate a 1031 Tax Free Exchange. Equity Advantage, Inc. is a qualified intermediary agency able to properly assess the current 1031 Exchange rules and assist Exchangors with the process.
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2 The Exchanged properties must be like-kind to one another. If selling real estate, the Exchangor must purchase real estate. If selling personal property, the Exchangor must purchase personal property of the same class.
3. The exchange must satisfy the “Napkin Test.” This means, the Exchangor needs to go across or up in value and equity when finding a replacement property. If they reduce their value, they will owe taxes on the difference.
4. There must be continuity of vesting throughout the exchange. The same entity that gives up the relinquished property must receive the replacement property. (If John Smith sells property A, he must be the one that buys property B)
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Call Equity Advantage today for answers to your 1031 Exchange questions.
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WEBINAR: What Are You Selling and What Do You Want It to Be? 121 vs 1031 – Wednesday May 18, 2022
What are you selling and what do you want it to be? This class will cover the basics of 1031 exchanges and Section 121, and Universal Exclusion for a home sale.
Related Party Exchanges
A 1031 exchange with properties belonging to a related party has the general rule that properties must then be held for two years, but there’s some exceptions.
Question of the Month: If I Have a Property that I Fixed Up a Year Ago, Am I Able to Do an Exchange on It Now?
So you have a property you fixed up about a year ago, but are looking to sell it. The question is: can you reinvest with it using a 1031 exchange?