DST investments are typically available to accredited investors. Minimum investment amounts vary by offering but are often lower than purchasing an entire property outright.
Browse institutional-quality Delaware Statutory Trust offerings that qualify as replacement property in a 1031 exchange. Each DST on our platform has been vetted and can close in as few as 3-5 days.

A DST property is commercial real estate held within a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), where the trust holds legal title and investors own fractional beneficial interests rather than a direct deed. A sponsor acquires the property, structures the trust, arranges financing, and manages the asset throughout the hold period. Investors receive distributions proportional to their ownership stake, funded by rental income and, ultimately, proceeds from the property’s sale.
The structure qualifies as replacement property in a 1031 exchange because IRS Revenue Ruling 2004-86 treats a beneficial interest in a properly structured DST as direct ownership of real property.
A 1031 exchange into a DST allows an investor to defer capital gains tax while transitioning from active property ownership to a passive, professionally managed interest. The following six characteristics explain why investors use this structure.
A 1031 exchange into a DST uses property that has already been identified, acquired, and financed, so closings can occur in as few as three to five days. That speed matters against the 45-day identification and 180-day closing deadlines.
DST investments are professionally managed by experienced sponsors who handle all property operations, allowing investors to earn passive income without the burdens of active management.
Exchange proceeds can be allocated across multiple DSTs rather than a single replacement property, spreading exposure across asset types and geographic markets.
DSTs allow investors to fractionally own large, institutional-quality real estate—such as medical offices, industrial assets, and multifamily communities—which might otherwise be inaccessible to them individually.
DST investments typically require a minimum of $25,000 to $100,000, depending on the sponsor and the specific offering. This is considerably lower than the capital needed to purchase a comparable property outright.
DSTs secure non-recourse financing, assigning investors their pro-rata share of the debt. This makes it easy to satisfy both exchange and debt requirements.
Review the FAQs below for additional information and a detailed overview of the risks associated with DSTs.
This comparison is provided for general educational purposes only and summarizes certain common characteristics. Actual tax treatment, liquidity, investment structure and eligibility vary by investment and investor. Investors should review the applicable offering documents and consult their tax and legal advisers.
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David W.
Excellent choices for 1031 DST Exchanges, without finding and buying replacement property, with capital gains deferred same as a regular 1031. Professional, courteous staff, they are very helpful. A++, Highly Recommended.
Mark M.
We invested in a DST with 1031 Crowdfunding over 2 years ago and we’ve been happy with every step in the process.
Starting with the initial call with them, through the quick and easy identification process and painless closing, it’s been a great experience. Even their site is easy to use, especially when you have to access tax documents at the last minute, like I just did. We currently have an investment property for sale here in Utah and as soon as it goes under contract, 1031 Crowdfunding is the first place we’ll look to park the proceeds.
PS A nice bonus is that our initial DST with them is now returning more than their estimated cash flow from 2 years ago.
Gino F.
As being a new investor with DST Ed was extremely helpful explaining how 1031 exchanges and DST’s operate. He was able to make us feel comfortable investing with 1031 Crowdfunding LLC and his staff have been extremely professional especially Keeley who worked with us to make sure all the documents were done correctly and in a timely manner. They have also been extremely helpful in answering any questions as they arise. I highly recommend them.
These unpaid testimonials may not be representative of your experience and are not a guarantee of future performance or success. Individual’s specific circumstances and experience will vary.
DST investments are typically available to accredited investors. Minimum investment amounts vary by offering but are often lower than purchasing an entire property outright.
Because DST offerings are pre-structured and pre-financed, investors can often close in as few as 3-5 days—much faster than with traditional real estate acquisitions. This makes DSTs especially useful when facing tight 1031 exchange timelines.
DSTs may hold a wide range of institutional-quality properties, including multifamily, senior housing, industrial, self-storage, medical office, and other commercial real estate assets.
DSTs may generate income through rental operations. Distributions are typically paid monthly or quarterly, but they are not guaranteed and depend on property performance.
Like all real estate investments, DSTs carry risks, including market conditions, interest rate changes, tenant performance, and property-specific risks. Investors should carefully review offering documents and consult with their financial and tax advisors.
Yes. When the sponsor sells the underlying property, you may complete another 1031 exchange into a new replacement property and continue deferring your gain — or recognize the gain and pay the tax at that time. Note that you cannot exit on your own timeline. The exchange opportunity arises when the sponsor sells, not before.
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