What This Includes

Our Retail Property Lists service provides access to curated retail property listings for replacement property identification in 1031 exchanges. This service is designed for property owners seeking freestanding retail buildings, shopping centers, restaurants, and commercial retail spaces that qualify as like-kind replacement property under IRS rules.

We coordinate with Qualified Intermediaries and qualified escrow companies to source retail properties nationwide within the 45-day identification deadline and ensure acquisitions close within the 180-day period. Retail properties offer attractive fundamentals for 1031 exchanges, including established tenant relationships, brand-name occupants, and predictable lease structures that provide stable cash flows.

Our curated retail property lists include freestanding buildings, inline retail spaces, restaurants with or without drive-thrus, service-oriented retail, and mixed-use properties with retail components. We help Albuquerque, NM investors understand that retail properties must be held for productive use in trade or business or for investment to qualify for like-kind exchange treatment. Our process includes tenant analysis, lease evaluation, location assessment, and market positioning review.

We focus on retail properties with creditworthy tenants, long-term leases, and strong market positions. Our team evaluates retail properties based on tenant quality, lease terms, traffic counts, demographic analysis, and competitive positioning to ensure identified properties meet both IRS requirements and investment objectives.

What We Deliver

Curated retail property listings and sourcing

Tenant analysis and lease structure review

Location demographics and traffic analysis

Market positioning and competitive assessment

Coordination with Qualified Intermediaries and qualified escrow companies

Identification letter drafting and delivery support

Timeline management for 45-day and 180-day deadlines

Property inspection and due diligence coordination

Common Situations

An Albuquerque, NM investor needs to identify retail properties within 45 days after selling an industrial property and requires access to curated listings of freestanding retail buildings with creditworthy tenants.

A property owner in Albuquerque, NM wants to acquire restaurant properties or service retail spaces and needs coordination with Qualified Intermediaries to ensure proper identification and acquisition within exchange deadlines.

An investor in Albuquerque, NM is evaluating retail properties with varying lease terms and needs support determining which properties qualify as like-kind replacement property and meet investment objectives.

FAQs about Retail Property Lists

What types of retail properties qualify for 1031 exchanges?

Albuquerque, NM investors can identify freestanding retail buildings, shopping center spaces, restaurants, service retail properties, and commercial spaces as retail replacement properties, provided they are held for productive use in trade or business or for investment. Mixed-use properties may qualify if the retail component is the primary use. We help Albuquerque, NM investors identify retail properties that meet IRS requirements and align with investment goals.

What identification rules apply to retail replacement properties?

Retail replacement properties for Albuquerque, NM investors must be identified within 45 days of closing on the relinquished property using one of three IRS identification rules: the three-property rule (up to three properties of any value), the 200-percent rule (any number of properties as long as total value doesn't exceed 200% of relinquished property value), or the 95-percent rule (acquire at least 95% of identified properties' total value). We help Albuquerque, NM investors choose the right identification rule for retail property identification.

What happens if I receive boot when acquiring retail replacement properties?

If Albuquerque, NM investors receive boot (cash or non-like-kind property) when acquiring retail replacement properties, that boot amount is taxable in the year of the exchange. Boot can occur if replacement property value is less than relinquished property value, if debt relief exceeds new debt, or if cash is received. We help Albuquerque, NM investors structure retail acquisitions to minimize boot and coordinate with tax advisors to understand tax implications.

What tenant and lease requirements apply to retail properties?

Retail replacement properties for Albuquerque, NM investors should have established tenants with verifiable leases to qualify as like-kind property. Properties must be occupied or available for occupancy at identification. We help Albuquerque, NM investors evaluate tenant credit, lease terms, sales performance, and property condition to ensure retail properties meet IRS requirements and investment standards.

Can retail properties be located anywhere in the United States?

Yes, Albuquerque, NM investors can identify retail replacement properties anywhere in the United States, as all 50 states qualify for like-kind exchange purposes. We help Albuquerque, NM investors identify retail properties nationwide, focusing on markets with strong demographics, traffic patterns, and economic fundamentals that support long-term retail success.

Retail Property Lists