45-Day Identification Worksheet

Complete one column for each potential replacement property. Evaluate more than three - you'll narrow to your final identifications.

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Related DST offerings

One replacement option some exchangers consider is a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST): fractional ownership of institutional real estate that can qualify as like-kind replacement property in a 1031 exchange. The directory lists 179 Active DST offerings, each built from its SEC filings. Active means an SEC filing in the last 15 months and not reported fully subscribed. It does not confirm you can still invest.

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Your Exchange Details

Field

Value

Relinquished property sale price

$_____

Selling costs

$_____

Net sale price (amount realized)

$_____

Existing debt paid off at closing

$_____

Exchange equity held by QI

$_____

Day 0 (closing date)

_____

Day 45 deadline

_____

Day 180 deadline

_____

Minimum Replacement Requirements (for full deferral)

Requirement

Amount

Minimum replacement property value

$_____ (must equal or exceed net sale price)

Minimum replacement debt

$_____ (must equal or exceed relinquished debt, or add cash)


Property Evaluation Grid

Complete one column for each potential replacement property. Evaluate more than three - you'll narrow to your final identifications.

Criteria

Property A

Property B

Property C

Property D

Property E

Address/Location






Property type






Purchase price






Estimated closing costs






Total acquisition cost






Projected annual income (NOI)






Cap rate






Monthly cash flow (after debt service)






Financing available?

Y/N

Y/N

Y/N

Y/N

Y/N

Estimated mortgage amount






Interest rate / terms






Estimated time to close






Inspection completed?

Y/N

Y/N

Y/N

Y/N

Y/N

Major concerns / risks






Backup if deal falls through?

Y/N

Y/N

Y/N

Y/N

Y/N


Identification Rules Quick Reference

3-Property Rule (most common): Identify up to 3 properties of any value. You must close on at least one.

200% Rule: Identify any number of properties, but their total value cannot exceed 200% of your relinquished property sale price. (Your limit: $___ × 2 = $___)

95% Rule: Identify any number of properties of any value, but you must close on at least 95% of the total identified value. (High risk - don't use unless you're confident in closing.)


Final Identification Selections

Slot

Property address

Estimated value

Confidence level

1 (Primary)


$_____

High / Medium / Low

2 (Backup)


$_____

High / Medium / Low

3 (Safety net)


$_____

High / Medium / Low

Identification letter submitted to QI: [ ] Yes, on ___ (date) Confirmation received from QI: [ ] Yes, on ___ (date)


Pro tips:

  • Always use all three identification slots. Don't identify just one property.
  • Consider listing a DST as your third identification for a fast-closing safety net.
  • Submit your identification letter well before Day 45 - don't wait until the last hour.
  • Keep a copy of the letter with a timestamp (email delivery receipt, fax confirmation, or certified mail receipt).

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