Like many important investment topics that require questions and answers, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) are no different. While they may sound complicated and overwhelming, they are a fairly streamlined concept with the potential to increase net worth for an...
A 1031 exchange is a useful tool to potentially defer taxes when selling an investment property. One of the rules for a 1031 exchange is to replace the relinquished property with a like-kind alternative. There are various property replacement strategies that may be...
Even though a DST – a Delaware Statutory Trust – sounds like it is primarily for Delaware businesses and residents, that’s not the case. Luckily everyone who fits the criteria no matter where they live in the U.S. can participate in this tax deferral program....
As a reminder, a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is tax-deferred, multiple-owner investment purchased through a 1031 exchange, so at the end of the year each investor receives a pro-rata portion of the DST listing the rental income and expenses. It is considered...
A Delaware Statutory Trust – DST– is an option for a 1031 exchange. They are fit for investors who are seeking out replacement properties, and they have the potential for monthly income without the day-to-day of landlord responsibilities. A DST allows a number of...
While this sounds somewhat dramatic and ominous, there are some definite no-no’s and rules that have been developed by the IRS when it comes to Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). The reason for these rules is not to challenge the investor. Instead, they are in place to...
