--- title: How to Exchange Real Estate For a Delaware Statutory Trust Property description: 1031 exchanges come with some strict deadlines that can be difficult to meet. That’s where a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) property comes in. image: https://www.realized1031.com/hubfs/Images/photo/abstract/small-toy-buildings-IS-1064157884.jpg --- [![Realized 1031 Exchange Marketplace](https://www.realized1031.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Brand/Logo/Realized/Realized-Logo-Black.png?width=240&height=80&name=Realized-Logo-Black.png "Realized 1031 Logo") ](https://www.realized1031.com/) - [Wealth Management Gap](https://www.realized1031.com/the-wealth-management-gap) - [Our Process](https://www.realized1031.com/how-realized-works) - [Financial Advisors](https://www.realized1031.com/advisor) - [Resources](https://www.realized1031.com/resources) - [The Company](https://www.realized1031.com/about-us) - [Articles](https://www.realized1031.com/blog) [Register](https://www.realized1031.com/marketplace) [Log In](https://www.realized1031.com/login) - Better Business Bureau Rating: **A+** - [FINRA BrokerCheck](https://brokercheck.finra.org/firm/summary/22333) - [Call](tel:1-877-797-1031) **(877) 797-1031** # How to Exchange Real Estate For a Delaware Statutory Trust Property Posted Feb 4, 2021 ![small-toy-buildings-IS-1064157884](https://www.realized1031.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/photo/abstract/small-toy-buildings-IS-1064157884.jpg?width=753&name=small-toy-buildings-IS-1064157884.jpg) Many real estate investors are familiar with the tax benefits of a 1031 exchange. By exchanging one property into a “[like-kind](https://www.realized1031.com/glossary/like-kind-property)” replacement property, the investor is able to defer gains. However, 1031s come with some strict deadlines that can be difficult to meet. That’s where a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) property comes in. ### 1031 Exchange Basics A 1031 exchange allows an investor to defer gains on the sale of their investment property. A 1031 exchange can only be executed on investment property, which means that a primary residence does not qualify. Although, there are [ways around that restriction](https://www.realized1031.com/blog/you-can-do-a-1031-exchange-on-a-primary-residence-heres-how). The property that is being sold is called the [relinquished property](https://www.realized1031.com/glossary/relinquished-property). The one being acquired is the [replacement property](https://www.realized1031.com/glossary/replacement-property). Investors have 45 days to identify a replacement property and [180 days](https://www.realized1031.com/glossary/180-day-exchange-period) to complete the 1031 exchange. Depending on available properties and the current market, identifying a property or properties that meet the 45-day deadline might not be possible. To meet the 45-day deadline, investors need a ready pool of “like-kind” properties to exchange into.  ### Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) Basics A DST is a trust that provides the benefits of direct real estate ownership without management responsibilities. A sponsor manages all properties in the DST and has full decision-making authority. Because the sponsor makes all decisions, investors do not have any voting rights. However, for investors who would rather own a [passive investment](https://www.realized1031.com/glossary/passive-income), giving up voting rights and control of properties is worth it to own this type of investment. Investors do not own properties in a DST since they do not hold title to any properties. However, property ownership benefits come from the pass-through nature of a DST. Income, expenses, and depreciation are all passed through to investors. Additionally, any debt taken on by the DST is [non-recourse](https://www.realized1031.com/glossary/non-recourse-loan) for investors. It is the DST, which is a single borrower, that is responsible for the debt on invested properties. Instead of direct property ownership, investors own fractional shares in the trust. From a tax perspective, the IRS views ownership of these fractional shares the same as direct property ownership. ### Exchanging Into A DST Because the IRS views DST fractional share ownership just like owning direct real estate, this unique characteristic of the DST makes it eligible for a 1031 exchange. Exchanging from direct real estate into a DST is an upgrade for most investors. They are going from a single-family property (or similar) to commercial-grade properties that are professionally managed. Many DSTs also invest in multiple properties. This can make meeting 1031 exchange deadlines much simpler. Instead of searching for a single property within the local area, investors are able to choose from multiple properties that they can exchange into. This removes a lot of the difficulty associated with meeting 1031 exchange deadlines. Of course, exchanging into a DST means that investors still get the same 1031 exchange tax-deferred benefits, just as they do when exchanging from direct real estate into direct real estate. Going into a DST doesn’t change anything within the 1031 exchange process when compared to a direct-to-direct 1031 exchange. By working with your tax advisor, you can determine if a DST is a good investment for you. This material is for general information and educational purposes only. 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