How Often Are Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) Distributions?

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Joining a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) helps you defer capital gains taxes and potentially earn income if the property makes a profit. Given the structure of DSTs and rules set by Revenue Ruling 2004-86, sponsors must distribute the income to investors on a current basis. In other words, you receive money on a regular frequency. Knowing this schedule is important for effectively managing your cash flow and financial planning.

Jun 6, 2025

Delaware Statutory Trust Tax Reporting: Rules & Compliance

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Entering a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) as part of your 1031 Exchange strategy is a great way to preserve your capital gains and diversify your portfolio. This can help investors defer capital gains taxes while gaining access to institutional-grade real estate. However, even though you may defer capital gains taxes, a DST does not eliminate all tax obligations. There are still other obligations you’ll need to address to avoid IRS scrutiny, penalties, and possible removal of your tax-deferred status.

Jun 5, 2025

How to Evaluate a DST Broker

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Joining a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) can be a tax-deferred strategy for real estate investors using a 1031 exchange. By buying fractional interests using proceeds from a 1031 exchange, you may defer capital gains taxes and potential for passive income from institutional-grade assets. Since you don’t have direct property ownership, you can also enjoy a more hands-off involvement in the DST.

Jun 4, 2025

Considerations With Delaware Statutory Trusts

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Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) are a type of legal structure that allows investors to own a fractional interest in a legal entity that holds income-generating real estate. For those who are undergoing a 1031 exchange, investing your proceeds into a DST is a qualified strategy that lets you defer capital gains taxes.

Jun 3, 2025

Why Was The Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) Formed?

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Delaware Statutory Trusts or DSTs are an attractive investment strategy for many investors, offering benefits like passive income, fractional ownership, hands-off involvement, and tax deferral through 1031 Exchanges. Why did it become popular in the first place? Why was the Delaware Statutory Trust formed?

May 4, 2025

Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) Financing for 1031 Exchanges

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Financing may not seem necessary in a 1031 Exchange since you’re theoretically reinvesting all the proceeds of a property sale into a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST). However, various scenarios in real life can create the need for financing. This article provides an overview of these options to help you understand the more common DST financing approaches. Let’s dive in.

May 3, 2025

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