A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a legal entity established under Delaware law that allows multiple investors to own fractional beneficial interests in institutional-quality real estate. When properly structured, a DST qualifies as like-kind replacement property for purposes of a 1031 exchange under IRS Revenue Ruling 2004-86.
A DST enables investors to defer capital gains taxes while transitioning from active property ownership to a passive investment. Rather than purchasing and managing an entire property, investors own a beneficial interest in a trust that holds one or more commercial real estate assets. The properties are professionally managed by an experienced real estate sponsor, allowing investors to receive potential income and participate in any appreciation without the responsibilities of day-to-day management.
A 721 UPREIT exchange is a tax-deferral strategy that allows a real estate owner to defer capital gains taxes by contributing property to an Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust (UPREIT) in exchange for Operating Partnership (OP) units, rather than selling the property outright.
Unlike a 1031 exchange, which requires purchasing replacement real estate, a 721 exchange allows investors to eventually transition into a diversified REIT while maintaining tax deferral.
For many high-net-worth investors—particularly those who are tired of active property management—a 721 UPREIT can serve as a long-term exit strategy that preserves tax deferral while providing institutional diversification, professional management, and the potential for greater liquidity.
A Tenant in Common (TIC) is a form of fractional real estate ownership in which multiple investors each hold a direct, undivided ownership interest in the same property. In a passive syndicated investment, each investor owns a percentage of the real estate while a professional sponsor or asset manager oversees the property’s day-to-day operations.
A Triple Net Lease (NNN) property is a commercial real estate investment in which the tenant is responsible for paying virtually all the property’s operating expenses – taxes, maintenance, insurance – in addition to rent.
As a result, the property owner receives a relatively predictable stream of rental income with minimal management responsibilities.