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Owning investment property can be rewarding, but it also brings maintenance, tenant challenges, and significant tax considerations when selling. For accredited investors, a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) offers an alternative—allowing you to defer taxes, simplify management, and align your real estate holdings with your long-term goals.
A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a real estate investment structure where multiple investors share ownership in professionally managed, institutional-quality properties. Despite the name, neither the properties nor the investors must be in Delaware. DSTs offer access to diversified property types, potential passive income, eligibility for 1031 Exchange benefits, and help eliminate tenant troubles.
A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) allows accredited investors to pool funds into a trust that owns real estate, with each holding a proportionate share. DSTs qualify for 1031 Exchanges, provide liability protection, and are managed by a sponsor who oversees property selection and operations—offering a streamlined path to institutional-quality real estate and potential income.
If you are considering selling your investment property, you have one of two options:
While having immediate access to cash might sound appealing to investors who are uncertain about the future of the market, there are costs to doing so. We can help you learn more about the cost differences between the two options.
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