To qualify for a 1031 Exchange, Relinquished and Replacement Properties must be qualified as "like-kind," and the transaction must be structured properly. Complete the purchase of the replacement property within 180 days of the closing of the sale of your relinquished property.Information about the likekind exchange and requirements under IRS Code Section 1031 for recognizing a gain or loss. A 1031 exchange is a tax-deferral strategy that allows you to defer your capital gains when selling a property if you reinvest the proceeds accordingly.