Selling land or acreage? Keep more of it working.
Farmland and ranch land that has appreciated over decades can carry an enormous embedded gain. A 1031 exchange lets you sell and reinvest into income-producing real estate, deferring the tax and turning a hard-to-manage asset into passive income.
Request Investment AccessIs this you?
- Your land has appreciated dramatically and a sale would trigger a substantial capital-gains bill.
- You're ready to step back from farming or ranching but want your equity to keep producing income.
- You'd like to diversify out of a single parcel and simplify what you pass to the next generation.
How Baker 1031 helps
Farmland and ranch land are real property eligible for a 1031 exchange. We help you exchange appreciated acreage into fractional interests in diversified, professionally managed real estate, so the proceeds keep working without an immediate tax hit.
- Exchange raw or leased land into income-producing DST interests across multiple sectors and states.
- Diversify a single large parcel into a portfolio, reducing concentration risk.
- Coordinate with your CPA on any separate state farm capital-gain exclusions before you sell.
Why work with Baker 1031
- Independent & conflict-aware. An independent family firm — we help you compare offerings across sponsors, not sell a single product line.
- Institutional-quality access. Vetted DST, 721, mineral royalty, and Opportunity Zone offerings for accredited investors.
- Guidance through the deadlines. We coordinate with your qualified intermediary, CPA, and attorney to keep your 45- and 180-day windows on track.
Frequently asked questions
Is farmland eligible for a 1031 exchange?
Yes. Farmland, ranch land, and other real property held for investment or business use qualify as like-kind property and can be exchanged into other real estate, including DST interests.
Can I exchange land into income-producing property?
Yes. Like-kind for real estate is broad — raw land can be exchanged into apartments, industrial, net-lease, or other income real estate held through a DST.
What about the state tax on my land sale?
A 1031 exchange defers state tax in the states that conform, which is nearly all of them. Some states also offer separate capital-gain exclusions for farm assets; weigh both with your CPA.
Gerald F. “Jerry” Baker, III — Founder & Managing Principal, Baker 1031 Investments · FINRA Series 22 / 63 · SIE. Read full bio →
This page is educational and is not investment, tax, or legal advice, or an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. Offerings are available only to accredited investors and are made solely through a sponsor’s private placement memorandum. Securities are offered through Aurora Securities, member FINRA/SIPC. Real estate investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Consult your own CPA and attorney regarding your circumstances.