We are a small but mighty team, driven by our clients’ success.

Based in Durango, Colorado.

In 1990, Mr. Tim Cooney decided to put his tax and real estate knowledge to the test.

Tim started as a Qualified Intermediary (QI) working for his friends in Durango, CO. Those friends told some friends, they told their realtors and accountants, and now we have done exchanges in all 50 states.

What People Are Saying

  • "1031 Real Estate Exchange Specialist is excellent at what they do! I have used their services for both of the 1031 exchanges I have done and I have also recommended them with great success to others."

    Todd Tipton

  • "We truly appreciated the help we got from 1031 Real Estate Exchange Specialist on our recent reverse 1031 exchange. The extra attention and counseling we were provided was great. I hope I get the opportunity to send them business in the future."

    Mark Spears

  • Their professionalism has lived up to their reputation. The whole staff is great and was very responsive to my questions. There were no problems, and funds were always sent out promptly for purchasing my replacement properties.

    M. Ryan

  • "As a real estate agent, I recommend 1031 Real Estate Exchange Specialist to my clients. Tim has provided excellent guidance and the team is always responsive and able to get paperwork complete in time for closings on short notice."

    Anne Nielsen

  • "The entire staff was very helpful and informative. They answered all of our questions and returned calls and emails in a timely manner. They guided us through the entire process. We will not hesitate to use them again in the future."

    Rick & Peggy Hegner

  • "My experience with 1031 Real Estate Exchange Specialists was great! I was drawn to Tim through hearing about him and his experience with real estate and accounting. I can trust that my 1031's will be done correctly and I've felt comfortable referring others."

    Brooke O’Malley

The main force driving us is our clients’ success.

After over 30 years, we’ve helped thousands of clients retain capital in their investment properties. 

We have seen clients come to us with their first exchange and over the course of 10 years become multi-million dollar investors.

Best Qualified Intermediary Services

1031 Real Estate Exchange Specialist will help you plan & execute your 1031 Exchange the right way. Our expert qualified intermediaries know 1031s.

You can rest assured knowing your exchange will go smoothly and to-plan. Our 1031 experts take pride in helping clients navigate the exchange process. With us, you can trust your QI.

About Us

Founded by Tim Cooney, 1031 Real Estate Exchange Specialist is a 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary based in Durango, CO. We have been performing exchanges for over 30 years.

We’ve helped thousands of clients perform 1031 exchanges while providing knowledge and experiential advice. Our client’s success is our success.

Tim Cooney

After graduating from Notre Dame in 1968, Mr. Cooney began a career in accounting. He has been an accountant for over 60 years and a licensed realtor for 46. The knowledge Tim brought from both real estate and tax work is how he became so well acquainted with real property and 1031 exchange work.

Gina Warner

Gina Warner, an avid businesswoman, has ran fly shops, bagel stores, and built cell phone towers before selling these businesses to focus on 1031 exchanges. Gina has worked in the real estate industry for over 20 years, and has been in the exchange business for 7 years. Gina knows 1031s like the back of her hand, and makes sure your exchange flows seamlessly.

Call: 970-259-2077

Email: exchange@1031taxinfo.com

 FAQs

  • A 1031 exchange, also known as a like-kind exchange, is a way for real estate investors to sell a property and reinvest the proceeds into a new property while deferring the payment of capital gains taxes.

  • The properties involved in a 1031 exchange must be "like-kind," meaning they must be used for business or investment purposes. This includes properties such as rental homes, commercial buildings, and raw land.

  • Typically, a 1031 exchange must be completed within 180 days from the date of the sale of the original property.

  • Yes, cash or debt received as a part of the exchange is considered "boot" and is subject to capital gains taxes. However, using cash or debt to pay for any remaining difference can help to minimize the amount of boot received.

  • Yes, it is possible to exchange multiple properties in a single 1031 exchange, as long as all of the properties involved are like-kind and the exchange is completed within the allotted time frame.

  • A qualified intermediary is a neutral third party who holds the proceeds from the sale of the original property and facilitates the purchase of the replacement property. They can be found through a quick online search, or through referral from a real estate attorney or accountant. 1031 Real Estate Exchange Specialist is an example of a QI.

  • There is no limit on the number of times an investor can complete a 1031 exchange.

  • No, in order for a property to be eligible for a 1031 exchange, it must be located within the United States. This is because you will be reporting the tax-deferred exchange on the form 8824, which you will turn in to the IRS along with your taxes.

  • Once the exchange process has begun, the replacement property must be identified within 45 days of the sale of the original property, and the exchange must be completed within 180 days. It is not possible to change the replacement property once the process has begun.

We provide exchange services in all 50 US states & Territories:

We are based in the four corners area, where we began servicing Durango, CO and Farmington, NM.

You may be asking yourself, is there a 1031 specialist near me? Don’t worry, 1031 exchanges can be done nationally, and you can use any QI in the United States to perform your exchange. We perform 1031 exchanges nationally and work with any closing team or company in the US or its territories to complete your exchange.

  • Durango, CO; Farmington, NM; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington, DC; San Jose, CA; Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Miami, FL; Portland, OR; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Atlanta, GA; Philadelphia, PA; San Diego, CA; Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Detroit, MI; Phoenix, AZ; Las Vegas, NV; Salt Lake City, UT; Baltimore, MD; Tampa, FL; Sacramento, CA; Orlando, FL; Nashville, TN; Raleigh, NC; St. Louis, MO; Charlotte, NC; Pittsburgh, PA; Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO; Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, WI; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; San Antonio, TX; Louisville, KY; Buffalo, NY; Richmond, VA; Rochester, NY; Hartford, CT; Providence, RI; New Orleans, LA; Jacksonville, FL; Memphis, TN; Birmingham, AL; Oklahoma City, OK.

  • We service Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

  • The islands that are eligible for a 1031 exchange are limited to those that are located in the United States and its territories. This includes Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, District of Columbia and any other territory or possession of the United States.