Choosing a qualified 1031 exchange intermediary can be difficult. Learn some of the questions to ask your potential 1031 intermediary.Not Using a Qualified Intermediary (QI): A QI ensures that the 1031 exchange meets IRS requirements. A Qualified Intermediary acts as the facilitator or middleman in a 1031 exchange. "Qualified" refers to the QI's relationship to the Taxpayer. If you make a deferred exchange using a qualified intermediary. Here are a few questions to ask QI candidates prior to selecting one for your exchange. How experienced are you? The first requirement of a 1031 exchange is that the transaction must be structured as an exchange, rather than as a sale and purchase. What are the time limits to complete a Section 1031 Deferred Like-Kind Exchange?