Delaware Statutory Trust
What is a DST?
A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a legal structure that allows multiple investors to own fractional interests in institutional-quality real estate. DSTs are approved by the IRS as eligible 1031 exchange replacement properties, providing a passive, professionally managed solution—without the hassle of day-to-day property management.
Benefits of DST Investments
1031 Exchange Eligible
DSTs qualify as “like-kind” replacement property under IRS rules. They can serve as replacement property in a 1031 Exchange, allowing investors to defer capital gains taxes while transitioning into passive real estate ownership.
Passive Income
Enjoy real estate income without the responsibilities of being a landlord. DSTs are 100% passive. Investors have no landlord duties, no tenant issues, and no maintenance or operational responsibilities.
Institutional-Quality Assets
Invest in large, professionally managed properties usually out of reach for individual investors. DSTs often include high-quality, professionally managed real estate that would otherwise be inaccessible to individual investors—such as Amazon-leased distribution centers, large apartment complexes, or medical office portfolios.
Diversification
Ability to spread their risk across sectors, tenants, and geographic regions, while reducing single-property risk and gaining exposure to market and property diversity. Allows investors to balance income and growth strategies, if desired.
Low Minimum Investment
With minimums often around $100,000, investors can gain fractional ownership in large commercial assets—allowing them to diversify across multiple DSTs even within a single exchange.
Non-Recourse Debt
If a DST carries debt that’s pre-arranged, it is non-recourse to the individual investor, meaning you don’t personally guarantee the loan. This allows investors to meet debt replacement requirements in a 1031 exchange without taking on personal liability.
Quick Closings
DSTs are pre-packaged and ready for exchange—ideal for meeting 1031 deadlines.
Estate Planning Benefits
DST interests are easily transferable to heirs and allow for fractional ownership, which means beneficiaries can divide and inherit without needing to sell. Additionally, DSTs benefit from a step-up in cost basis upon death, effectively eliminating deferred capital gains for heirs.
Why DSTs?
Retire From Landlording—Not From Income.
1031 DSTs offer tax deferral and true passive real estate without the headaches.
1031 Deadline Looming?
We’ll help you close fast with pre-vetted DST properties—zero closing chaos.
High-Quality Real Estate. Hands-Off Ownership.
DSTs we recommend are managed by top-tier institutional operators so your investments work harder—with less effort
Important Considerations
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Must be an Accredited Investor
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Illiquid investment (typically held 5–10 years)
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Tax laws may change
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No control over property decisions