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Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) 1031

Fractional passive real estate qualifying for 1031 — complete tight exchanges.

Overview

DSTs are pre-packaged institutional real estate (apartments, industrial, medical) where you buy a beneficial interest that IRS treats as direct real property for 1031 purposes. Solves the classic problem: 45-day identification / 180-day close window with no perfect replacement. Passive, no management, cash flow + depreciation flow-through. Fees 5–8%.

Best fit
1031 exchangers at deadlineRetiring active landlordsPassive real estate seekers
Estimated impact
Complete 1031 deferral of 20–37% cap gains under tight deadlines

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