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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. … [Read more...] about What DST Liquidation Looks Like: Timing, Distributions, and Tax Reporting

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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 … [Read more...] about DSTs as a Backup Identification Strategy: Disaster Extensions, Fail-Safes, and Practical Steps

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. … [Read more...] about Insurance in DSTs: Property, Liability, and Business Interruption—Who’s Covered?

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 … [Read more...] about Using Multiple DSTs to Satisfy the 3-Property and 200% Identification Rules