We Treat Real Estate Like A Currency
We simplify 1031 exchanges by finding qualified replacement properties and managing timelines to enhance capital gains deferral and appreciation.
Building Generational Assets Through Disciplined Execution
Red Leaf Investments offers qualified 1031 exchange opportunities to accredited investors looking to defer capital gains taxes and upgrade into high-quality Tier 1 master-planned communities. If you're selling investment property and need to reinvest the proceeds into like-kind real estate, our developments give you institutional-grade replacement options with solid fundamentals and real upside potential. Our team works directly with qualified intermediaries and your legal counsel to structure exchanges that comply with IRS requirements while helping you acquire irreplaceable land assets built for long-term appreciation.
Why Use A 1031 Exchange With Red Leaf
We're developers with ready inventory, not brokers coordinating third parties, so we can move quickly and close on your schedule
Defer Capital Gains Taxes
Reinvest 100% of your sale proceeds instead of paying taxes now, compounding your wealth over time
Upgrade Asset Quality
Trade aging rental properties or secondary holdings for premier development projects in high-growth location markets.
Institutional Opportunities
Access the same Tier 1 land positions and master-planned communities that family offices and sophisticated capital pursue
How 1031 Exchanges Works
A 1031 exchange (Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code) allows you to sell investment real estate and defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into replacement property of equal or greater value. The IRS considers this a "like-kind" exchange—meaning you're not cashing out, you're repositioning capital within real estate.
Close on replacement property within 180 days. Red Leaf works with your intermediary and legal counsel to ensure compliance and smooth execution.
Properties must be held for investment or business use (no primary residences)
All proceeds must flow through a qualified intermediary.
Replacement opportunities with RLI
Identify up to three replacement properties within 45 days of sale
What You Can Exchange Into
> Debt Investments
Exchange into senior or mezzanine debt positions secured by Red Leaf development projects. Target returns of 8–12% annually with quarterly distributions and defined exit timelines. Ideal if you want a stable income, lower risk, and tax deferral without taking full development risk.
> Equity Partnerships
Exchange into direct ownership stakes in Tier 1 master-planned communities. Share proportionally in project profits as lots sell and land appreciates. Ideal if you want maximum upside and are comfortable with longer hold periods and development execution risk.
> Finished Lots or Land Parcels
Exchange into entitled, ready-to-build residential or commercial lots within Red Leaf communities. Hold for appreciation or resell to builders. Ideal if you want tangible real estate ownership with minimal ongoing management.
> Our Current 1031-Eligible Projects
Red Leaf's active developments include large-scale master-planned communities on irreplaceable riverfront and hill country land in high-growth North Texas corridors. These projects feature full entitlements, vertical integration across engineering and land planning, and buyer demand from both end-users and institutional builders.
Specific opportunities vary based on project phase, available inventory, and investor qualifications. We'll work with you to match your 1031 timeline, investment size, and return objectives to the right project structure.
Who Qualifies?
1031 exchange investments with Red Leaf are available only to accredited investors. You must meet one of the following:
- Individual income above $200,000 (or $300,000 jointly) in each of the last two years, with a reasonable expectation of the same this year
- Net worth exceeding $1,000,000 (excluding primary residence)
- Professional credentials (Series 7, 65, or 82 licenses)
You must also be selling U.S. investment real estate and working with a qualified intermediary to facilitate the exchange.
What Are The Next Steps?
If you're planning to sell investment property and want to explore 1031 exchange options with Red Leaf:
- Contact our team - Share your sale timeline, reinvestment amount, and return objectives
- Review opportunities - We'll present current projects that fit your 1031 structure and investment criteria
- Engage your intermediary - Coordinate with your qualified intermediary and legal counsel to structure the exchange
- Execute the exchange - Close within your 180-day window with full documentation and compliance support
Current Investment Highlights
Invest In Brazos Riverfront Opportunity
RLI’s flagship Brazos Riverfront holding comprises approximately 275 acres with 2.15 miles of boatable Brazos River frontage in Parker County, Texas, planned as a premium master‑planned community. The property’s scale, water access, and proximity to major DFW growth corridors create a rare opportunity for long‑term value creation.
- Approx. 275 acres in a North Texas growth corridor
- One mile of Brazos River frontage with exceptional recreation and lifestyle appeal
- Multi‑phase development strategy designed for builders, residents, and investors seeking Tier‑1 communities
Important Disclosures
Red Leaf Investments does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your qualified intermediary, tax advisor, and legal counsel before entering any 1031 exchange. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities. All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. 1031 exchanges must comply with IRS Section 1031 requirements; failure to meet deadlines or structural requirements may result in taxable events.
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FAQ's
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What makes Red Leaf different from other real estate developers?
Red Leaf Investments is the real estate development arm of the Johnson Family Office, specializing in master-planned communities built on exceptional land assets. We combine institutional expertise with long-term family office thinking to create premier developments across the United States.
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Why focus specifically on quality properties?
Irreplaceable assets. You can build more subdivisions, but you can't create more riverfront land. The Brazos River corridor in North Texas has limited available frontage, strong demographic growth, and proven demand from both luxury homebuyers and builders. We've already validated the market with River Ranch on the Brazos, where we've sold lots in a challenging market. That gives us the expertise and track record to execute larger riverfront developments with confidence. Plus, our hydrology team understands water rights, floodplains, and environmental considerations better than anyone in the region.
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How long has the Johnson Family been investing in real estate?
We started in 2020 with our first acquisition—80 acres in Midland's Greenwood area, which we developed and sold ahead of schedule. That same year, we acquired River Ranch on the Brazos and invested over $5 million in infrastructure to transform it into a premium master-planned community. While our real estate platform is relatively new, the Johnson Family has nearly a decade of experience building large-scale ventures in energy infrastructure and renewable development. We apply that same institutional rigor and operational discipline to every real estate project we pursue.
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Do you only develop in Texas?
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What's your typical timeline from land acquisition to exit?
It depends on the project and exit strategy. Our current Brazos Riverfront opportunity has an 18-month timeline for debt investors, with multiple exit paths including large-tract sales, premium ranchette subdivisions, or full master-planned community development. River Ranch on the Brazos has been a longer hold because we're developing it as a signature community—we've invested five years building infrastructure and creating a generational asset. We're not flippers. We take the time needed to execute properly and maximize value, but we're also not sitting on land indefinitely. Every project has clear milestones, exit strategies, and timelines we communicate upfront.
