DST Advisors

Find experienced DST Advisors for your 1031 exchange. Browse by state to connect with specialists in sourcing and facilitating fractional ownership in compliant DST properties.

About DST Advisors for 1031 Exchanges

Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) Advisors specialize in helping investors complete 1031 exchanges through fractional ownership in institutional-grade properties. DSTs offer a passive investment solution that meets IRS requirements for like-kind exchanges.

What Does a DST Advisor Do?

DST Advisors source, evaluate, and facilitate investments in Delaware Statutory Trusts, which allow multiple investors to own fractional interests in large commercial properties. This structure is particularly valuable when investors face tight exchange deadlines or want to diversify across multiple properties.

Key Services Include:

  • Sourcing qualified DST investment opportunities
  • Conducting due diligence on DST sponsors and properties
  • Analyzing property performance and risk factors
  • Coordinating with Qualified Intermediaries
  • Ensuring DST structures meet IRS 1031 requirements
  • Providing ongoing investment monitoring and reporting
  • Facilitating diversification across multiple DST properties

Benefits of DST Investments

DSTs offer passive management, professional property oversight, potential monthly income, and the ability to meet tight exchange deadlines. Our directory features experienced DST Advisors who understand both the investment and tax-deferral aspects of 1031 exchanges.

Frequently Asked Questions About DST Advisors

What is a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST)?

A DST is a legal entity that holds title to investment real estate, allowing multiple investors to own fractional interests in institutional-grade properties. DSTs qualify as like-kind replacement property under IRS Revenue Ruling 2004-86, making them eligible for 1031 exchanges.

What are the advantages of investing in a DST for a 1031 exchange?

DSTs offer passive management (no landlord responsibilities), access to institutional-quality properties, potential monthly income distributions, portfolio diversification, and the ability to close quickly to meet tight 1031 exchange deadlines. Minimum investments typically start at $100,000.

What are the risks of DST investments?

DST investors cannot make major decisions about the property (like refinancing or capital improvements), the investments are illiquid with typical hold periods of 5-10 years, and returns are not guaranteed. Always review the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and conduct thorough due diligence.

How does a DST advisor help with my 1031 exchange?

A DST advisor sources suitable DST offerings, evaluates sponsor track records and property quality, helps you diversify across multiple properties and asset types, coordinates with your qualified intermediary, and ensures the investment structure meets IRS 1031 requirements.

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