Are second homes and vacation homes eligible for 1031 exchanges?
Until very recently, this question was one of the most widely disagreed upon by 1031 exchange experts. The IRS Revenue Procedure 2008-16 now provides guidelines for determining whether a second or vacation home qualifies as a business or investment property. For the full text of Revenue Procedure 2008-16 follow the below link: http://www.natptax.com/rp200816.