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    Breakwater 1031

    For Accredited Investors Selling Investment Property in 2026

    Defer Every Dollar of Capital Gains Tax Without Risking Your Exchange on the Wrong Advisor

    Most investors focus on finding a replacement property. The ones who lose their exchange focus on it too late, with the wrong advisor, showing the wrong inventory. Breakwater guides accredited investors through every stage of their 1031, from sale strategy through closing day.

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    The Problem

    Here's What Most Investors Don't Know Until It's Too Late

    A 1031 Exchange looks simple on paper: sell, identify, close. In practice, three things derail more exchanges than any other:

    1

    Starting the property search too late.

    Most investors don't start until after closing, by which point options have narrowed.

    You have 45 calendar days from the sale date to identify replacement properties in writing. No extensions. No exceptions.

    2

    Using a sponsor-captive advisor.

    Most DST providers only show you what they sell.

    If their inventory doesn't match your debt replacement requirements or equity structure, you either accept a partial deferral or scramble to find something else with days left on the clock.

    3

    Getting the debt and equity match wrong.

    Miss either number and a portion of your gain becomes immediately taxable.

    To achieve full tax deferral, your replacement property must match or exceed both the equity and the debt from your relinquished property, regardless of how well the rest of the exchange was structured.

    Breakwater exists to prevent all three.

    The Solution

    What a Sponsor-Agnostic 1031 Advisor Actually Does for You

    Breakwater is not a DST sponsor. We don't manufacture inventory and we don't earn commissions from pushing any particular property. We're a dedicated 1031 exchange advisory firm, which means our only job is to get your exchange right.

    Here's what that looks like in practice:

    Strategic Matching

    Enter the 45-day window with a plan, not a guess.

    Before your property closes, we analyze your debt and equity requirements and identify replacement properties that meet the IRS threshold for full deferral.

    Nationwide Institutional Inventory

    The right asset for your exchange, not the closest available substitute.

    We source from a marketplace of pre-screened DSTs across every major sector: multifamily, industrial, net-lease, healthcare. Not just what one sponsor happens to have available.

    Full-Cycle Coordination

    Every deadline tracked, every stakeholder aligned.

    We coordinate directly with your CPA and Qualified Intermediary from identification through closing. Every document reviewed so nothing falls through at the finish line.

    Get Your Exchange Right in Three Steps

    STEP 01

    Start Your Free Exchange Analysis

    Same-day inventory match based on your position. We coordinate with a Qualified Intermediary (QI) to hold your proceeds and ensure full tax deferral eligibility.

    STEP 02

    Build Your Replacement Shortlist

    Within 45 days of closing, identify your replacement properties. Our team helps you evaluate options across all major U.S. markets to find the right fit.

    STEP 03

    Close With Everything Handled

    Close on your replacement property within 180 days to finalize your tax-deferred exchange. Our team handles the paperwork and logistics.

    What You Get Access To

    Institutional-Grade Replacement Properties Matched to Your Exchange

    Each offering includes full due diligence documentation, debt and equity specifications, and projected cash flow. Everything you need to make a confident identification before your clock expires.

    Class A MultifamilyNet-Lease IndustrialHealthcare Real EstateDiversified Income Portfolios
    Passco Riverside DST
    Multifamily

    Passco Riverside DST

    Sponsor: Passco Companies, LLC

    LTV: 45.50%Est. Cashflow
    ERP 1031 Industrial Portfolio IV DST
    Industrial

    ERP 1031 Industrial Portfolio IV DST

    Sponsor: Energy Related Properties (ERP)

    LTV: 26.40%Est. Cashflow

    Why Not Go Direct?

    Advisory-Led vs. Direct-to-Sponsor

    What you're actually choosing between.

    Inventory

    Direct-to-Sponsor

    Limited to what that sponsor sells.

    Advisory-Led (Breakwater)

    Full marketplace across all sectors.

    Debt/Equity Matching

    Direct-to-Sponsor

    Your responsibility.

    Advisory-Led (Breakwater)

    Handled and verified before identification.

    Deadline Management

    Direct-to-Sponsor

    Your responsibility.

    Advisory-Led (Breakwater)

    Fully coordinated 45/180-day tracking.

    CPA/QI Coordination

    Direct-to-Sponsor

    Your responsibility.

    Advisory-Led (Breakwater)

    Included. We manage the relationships.

    Sponsor Alignment

    Direct-to-Sponsor

    Works for the sponsor.

    Advisory-Led (Breakwater)

    Works for you.

    Portfolio Fit

    Direct-to-Sponsor

    One-size-fits-all.

    Advisory-Led (Breakwater)

    Structured to your specific exchange requirements.

    FeatureDirect-to-SponsorAdvisory-Led (Breakwater)
    InventoryLimited to what that sponsor sells.Full marketplace across all sectors.
    Debt/Equity MatchingYour responsibility.Handled and verified before identification.
    Deadline ManagementYour responsibility.Fully coordinated 45/180-day tracking.
    CPA/QI CoordinationYour responsibility.Included. We manage the relationships.
    Sponsor AlignmentWorks for the sponsor.Works for you.
    Portfolio FitOne-size-fits-all.Structured to your specific exchange requirements.

    Going direct costs less upfront. A misidentified property or a botched debt match can cost you the entire deferral.

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    The 3 Rules

    Before You Sell, Know These

    A 1031 Exchange can protect hundreds of thousands in equity. One procedural mistake eliminates that protection entirely.

    01

    Qualified Intermediary Required

    You cannot receive or control the sale proceeds at any point. A QI must be engaged before your relinquished property closes. Do it after and your exchange is disqualified before it begins.

    02

    The 45-Day Identification Window

    From the day of sale, you have exactly 45 calendar days to identify replacement properties in writing. The IRS offers no extensions and no exceptions, regardless of circumstance.

    03

    The 180-Day Closing Rule

    Your replacement property must close within 180 days of your sale date. Miss this deadline and the full capital gain becomes taxable immediately.

    Most failed exchanges are not lost at closing. They are lost in the 45 days before it, by investors who started too late with too few options. Breakwater's process starts before you sell.

    Credibility

    16+ Years. $1.1B+ In Exchanges Guided. Zero Sponsor Allegiances.

    Breakwater Capital is a dedicated 1031 exchange advisory firm. We bridge the gap between selling a property and securing a tax-deferred legacy for accredited investors who cannot afford to get it wrong.

    16+
    Years of Advisory Insight
    $1.1B+
    In Exchange Volume
    Fortune 500
    Caliber Tenancy
    Josh Chapin, President of Breakwater Capital

    Josh Chapin

    President · 200+ Seminars on 1031 Exchanges

    Josh has an extensive background in financial planning, specializing in unique investments and tax planning concepts. Since founding Breakwater Capital, he has developed deep expertise working with high-net-worth individuals and business owners — delivering thoughtful, personalized advice with a common-sense approach to complex strategies.

    Series 7, Series 6, Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Life & Health

    Supported by a Dedicated Exchange Team

    Debbie Bannister

    Debbie Bannister

    Certified Exchange Specialist · 18+ Years

    Monique Wilson Kaiser

    Monique Wilson Kaiser

    Senior Exchange Administrator · Since 1996

    Naomi Booker-Abawag

    Naomi Booker-Abawag

    Operations Manager

    Taylor Pennington

    Taylor Pennington

    Exchange Administrator · Since 2003

    Experienced Advisory

    Decades of collective experience in commercial real estate and tax-advantaged structures.

    Customized Portfolios

    We specialize in scaling exchanges, splitting one large sale into multiple DST assets across sectors and geographies to meet your exact deferral requirements.

    Client-First Philosophy

    We work for you, not the sponsor. Our recommendations are built around your exchange, not around what's easiest to move.

    Featured Offering

    Featured DST Property
    Featured Offering

    MCG Arden NC Multifamily DST

    Sponsor: Madison Capital Group

    LTV47.69%
    SectorMultifamily

    A Class A garden-style community in a high-growth North Carolina submarket, with strong employment fundamentals and favorable supply dynamics.

    Lyric Apartments
    Skytop Apartments
    Kindeva Industrial
    Jubilee
    Resort Community
    Retail Tenants

    Two Ways to Get Started

    Still planning your sale?

    Request the Breakwater DST Overview. We'll walk you through current inventory, show you how debt and equity matching works, and help you build a replacement shortlist before your property ever hits the market.

    Already sold or closing soon?

    Your 45-day clock may already be running. Call us directly and we'll prioritize your file today.

    Schedule a Consultation

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    1031 Risk Disclosure:

    There is no guarantee that any strategy will be successful or achieve investment objectives; Potential for property value loss – All real estate investments have the potential to lose value during the life of the investments; Change of tax status – The income stream and depreciation schedule for any investment property may affect the property owner's income bracket and/or tax status. An unfavorable tax ruling may cancel deferral of capital gains and result in immediate tax liabilities; Potential for foreclosure – All financed real estate investments have potential for foreclosure; Illiquidity – Because 1031 exchanges are commonly offered through private placement offerings and are illiquid securities. The secondary market for these investments is very limited, and early sale is not guaranteed. Reduction or Elimination of Monthly Cash Flow Distributions – Like any investment in real estate, if a property unexpectedly loses tenants or sustains substantial damage, there is potential for suspension of cash flow distributions; Impact of fees/expenses – Costs associated with the transaction may impact investors' returns and may outweigh the tax benefits.

    Real Estate Risk Disclosure:

    There is no guarantee that any strategy will be successful or achieve investment objectives. Potential for property value loss – All real estate investments have the potential to lose value during the life of the investments. Change of tax status – The income stream and depreciation schedule for any investment property may affect the property owner's income bracket and/or tax status. An unfavorable tax ruling may cancel deferral of capital gains and result in immediate tax liabilities. Potential for foreclosure – All financed real estate investments have potential for foreclosure. Illiquidity – These assets are commonly offered through private placement offerings and are illiquid securities. There is no secondary market for these investments. Reduction or Elimination of Monthly Cash Flow Distributions – Like any investment in real estate, if a property unexpectedly loses tenants or sustains substantial damage, there is potential for suspension of cash flow distributions. Impact of fees/expenses – Costs associated with the transaction may impact investor's returns and may outweigh the tax benefits. Stated tax benefits – Any stated tax benefits are not guaranteed and are subject to changes in the tax code. Speak to your tax professional prior to investing.

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    Investing in opportunity zones is speculative. Opportunity zones are newly formed entities with no operating history. There is no assurance of investment return, property appreciation, or profits. The ability to resell the fund's underlying investment properties or businesses is not guaranteed. Investing in opportunity zone funds may involve a higher level of risk than investing in other established real estate offerings. Long-term investment. Opportunity zone funds have illiquid underlying investments that may not be easy to sell and the return of capital and realization of gains, if any, from an investment will generally occur only upon the partial or complete disposition or refinancing of such investments. Limited secondary market for redemption. Although secondary markets may provide a liquidity option in limited circumstances, the amount you will receive typically is discounted to current valuations. Difficult valuation assessment. The portfolio holdings in opportunity zone funds may be difficult to value because financial markets or exchanges do not usually quote or trade the holdings. As such, market prices for most of a fund's holdings will not be readily available. Capital call default consequences. Meeting capital calls to provide managers with the pledged capital is a contractual obligation of each investor. Failure to meet this requirement in a timely manner could elicit significant adverse consequences, including, without limitation, the forfeiture of your interest in the fund. Leverage. Opportunity zone funds may use leverage in connection with certain investments or participate in investments with highly leveraged capital structures. Leverage involves a high degree of financial risk and may increase the exposure of such investments to factors such as rising interest rates, downturns in the economy or deterioration in the condition of the assets underlying such investments. Unregistered investment. As with other unregistered investments, the regulatory protections of the Investment Company Act of 1940 are not available with unregistered securities. Regulation. It is possible, due to tax, regulatory, or investment decisions, that a fund, or its investors, are unable realize any tax benefits. You should evaluate the merits of the underlying investment and not solely invest in an opportunity zone fund for any potential tax advantage.