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The article explains the key rules and strategies around the 1031 tax-deferred exchange, a powerful tool for real estate investors. Fundamentally, a 1031 exchange allows investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds from the sale of one investment property into a "like-kind" replacement property. The article outlines the strict timelines involved, the requirement to reinvest the full sale proceeds, and the different exchange structures available. It cautions that professional assistance is critical to navigate the complexities and avoid costly mistakes. Ultimately, the 1031 exchange can be a valuable way to indefinitely defer capital gains, unless the investor decides to cash out, in which case the taxes become due.

The article examines the growing popularity of Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) among accredited real estate investors. DSTs offer several benefits, including the ability to defer capital gains taxes through a 1031 exchange, earn passive income, access institutional-quality properties, and avoid the hassles of direct property management. With over $20 billion raised in DST investments since 2004, they have become an increasingly attractive option for investors seeking to reinvest real estate proceeds while deferring taxes. However, the article cautions that DSTs may not be the right fit for every investor, and advises consulting with a DST specialist to determine if the structure aligns with one's investment goals and risk profile.

A Delaware Statutory Trust is touted by many who sell them as the best thing going for real estate investors,...