Proceeds at DST Exit: Return of Capital vs. Gain and How This Shows Up on Your Tax Forms
At the end of a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), the DST sponsor sells the assets and distributes the proceeds to the holders of beneficial interests. If you’re an investor, it’s crucial to know the difference between the original capital and gain from appreciation because of the different tax treatment and reporting requirements. Having this knowledge helps you prepare for your tax obligations and streamline your exit strategy after the full cycle event.
Rolling a DST Into an UPREIT via Section 721: Typical Holding Periods and Tax Trade-Offs
Investing in Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) offers a range of benefits, like passive income and diversification. However, you may reach a point where you want to move beyond the advantages of just DSTs and gain access to larger real estate portfolios. One strategy you can use is rolling a DST into an umbrella partnership real estate investment trust (UPREIT).
Selling Fractional Interests: How Seasoned DST Interests Are Treated Off-Platform
Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) are popular because of their passive nature, tax-deferral benefits, and opportunities for long-term cash flow. However, certain circumstances require you to liquidate your DST interests before the holding period is over. Whatever your reason, it’s important to understand how off-platform selling for fractional interest occurs, including the challenges and trade-offs you may encounter.
Exchanging Out of Self-Managed Rentals Into DSTs: Shifting From Active to Passive Without Breaking 1031
Owning and managing a rental property on your own can be challenging. From handling tenants to ensuring the property retains its value, there are lots of tasks and responsibilities that may lead to burnout. You may be considering letting go to ease the burden, but if the property has been acquired through a 1031 exchange, capital gains taxes will be triggered.
What DST Liquidation Looks Like: Timing, Distributions, and Tax Reporting
A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) has a defined holding period of 5 to 10 years, in which the investment will provide passive income and tax-deferral benefits. Once that’s over, the liquidity event occurs, wherein the sponsor dissolves the DST, sells the properties, and distributes the proceeds to beneficial interest holders.
Insurance in DSTs: Property, Liability, and Business Interruption—Who’s Covered?
Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) have seen increased demand as of late, thanks to benefits like tax-deferral, passive income, and enhanced diversification. Beyond these advantages, investors find DSTs attractive because of their robust security measures. One element of this security is insurance, which provides an additional cushion if any financial issues arise.
DSTs as a Backup Identification Strategy: Disaster Extensions, Fail-Safes, and Practical Steps
A 1031 exchange is a powerful tool for tax deferral, but the IRS has strict deadlines and rules you must follow. One of these rules is the 45-day identification period for replacement properties, which can make acquiring a suitable replacement property challenging. Thankfully, you can use a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) as a backup strategy to help you maintain your tax-deferred status. Below, Realized 1031 shares how.
Laddering DST Maturities to Manage Reinvestment and Interest-Rate Risk
Today, many passive investors undergoing 1031 exchanges use Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) to complete the transaction. These investment vehicles provide key advantages like professional management, hands-off involvement, and access to institutional-grade assets.
Using Multiple DSTs to Satisfy the 3-Property and 200% Identification Rules
If investors choose to invest through a 1031 exchange for the tax-deferral benefits, they'll need to understand the many rules that govern the transaction. One of these rules is the 45-day identification period, which is further complicated by the minimum number of properties they are required to identify. Thankfully, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) have features that help investors easily satisfy these requirements.
