The Orlando 1031 exchange market
Orlando's tourism economy makes it a leader in short-term-rental and hospitality 1031s, while multifamily, industrial near the airport and suburban retail in Lake Nona and Kissimmee round out exchange activity.
- Short-term and vacation rentals
- Multifamily
- Industrial and logistics near MCO
- Suburban retail
Florida 1031 exchange tax rules
Florida has no state income tax, so Orlando exchanges defer federal tax only.
Florida has no state withholding on real-estate sales.
See the full Florida guide in our 1031 rules by state for more detail, and always confirm with a tax advisor.
How Orlando firms use DeferAlly
- Deadline tracking: every Orlando exchange shows live 45-day and 180-day countdowns, and an Urgent Deadlines board flags anything at risk.
- Escrow ledger: record deposits, mark funds received with the holding bank and see estimated interest.
- Identification checks: replacement properties are validated against the three-property, 200% and 95% rules, with map previews comparing relinquished and replacement locations.
- Documents and e-signature: exchange agreements, assignments and designation notices generated and signed in the app.
- Branded client portal: clients see their own deadlines, documents and balance under your firm's name.
- Delivery-tracked updates: email and text clients, closing agents and advisors, and resend in one click if a message fails.
Software for QIs, not a QI
DeferAlly does not act as a Qualified Intermediary and never holds exchange funds, so it never competes with Orlando firms for clients. Your brand stays on everything your clients see.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best 1031 exchange software in Orlando?
Orlando firms choose DeferAlly for automatic deadline tracking, escrow ledgers, identification checks, built-in e-signature and a white-labeled client portal in one modern platform that needs no training.
What are the Florida rules for a 1031 exchange?
Florida has no state income tax, so Orlando exchanges defer federal tax only. Florida has no state withholding on real-estate sales.
Can I exchange an Orlando vacation rental for an apartment building?
Yes. Any real property held for investment is like-kind to any other, so a vacation rental can be exchanged for apartments, land or commercial property.
Do Orlando exchanges follow the same 45-day and 180-day deadlines?
Yes. The federal deadlines apply everywhere: identify replacement property within 45 days of the sale and close within 180 days. DeferAlly calculates both automatically.