EP 27 - Unraveling the Mystery of Investing in Oil & Gas Interests as Replacement Property in a 1031 Exchange or through a Self-Directed IRA

The definition of “like-kind” replacement properties for 1031 Exchange transactions includes many more investment options or asset classes than investors realize. Like-kind property simply means you must sell real estate and then reinvest in real estate. Any type of asset class that is considered to be real property will qualify as like-kind property, including asset classes like water rights, air rights, mineral rights and oil and gas interests. Today we unravel the mystery of buying and investing in minerals and oil and gas interests as replacement property solutions for 1031 Exchange transactions as well as Self-Directed IRAs and Individual 401(k) Plans. Email your 1031 Exchange or Self-Directed IRA and Individual 401(k) Plan questions to [e-mail] and we’ll address them in our next episode.