a 1031 exchange is possible as the tax laws now stand. I say this because at one time 1031 applies to property other than rental real estate then the law was changed in 2018 eliminating 1031for everything but real estate used in business or held for investment. while it's probably unlikely 1031 would be totally eliminated it can't be ruled out. 1031 is not as simple as just selling one property and buying another. there are multiple rules that must be followed. mess up on just one and then you can have a fully taxable sale. also, you lose out on the home sale exclusion if the property sold would otherwise have qualified.
