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ABOUT SCOTT SAUNDERS 

Scott Saunders is a Senior Vice President with Asset Preservation, Inc. (API), A subsidiary of Steward Information Services Corporation. Scott has an extensive background in IRC §1031 exchanges, having been involved in hundreds of thousands of 1031 exchanges during his 37 years in the exchange industry. Mr. Saunders presents classes on advanced §1031 exchange strategies to accountants, attorneys, financial advisors, real estate brokers and principals. Mr. Saunders received his bachelor degree in Business Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara. 

THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  

• Understanding the Basics of 1031 Exchanges 
• What qualifies as a "like-kind" property? 
• Why 1031 exchanges are a key tool in deferring capital gains tax 
• The role and importance of a Qualified Intermediary 
• The 45-day identification window explained 
• The 180-day completion requirement 
• How to identify replacement properties 
• Trading up from residential to commercial or multifamily 
• Simplifying your portfolio through consolidation 
• Geographic diversification to manage risk 
• Reverse and build-to-suit exchanges 
• The most common mistakes investors make during a 1031 
• Why early planning is crucial for a successful transaction 
• Growing interest in DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts) 
• How inflation and rising interest rates are changing investor strategy 
• Regional investment shifts and institutional-style diversification 
• Final Takeaways 
• Connect with Scott 

KEY QUOTE:  

“Deferred taxes are dollars you can reinvest — and that’s how portfolios grow faster." 

ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK  

The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.  

The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.  

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CONNECT WITH SCOTT: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-r-saunders-6278273 

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