Why Accredited Investors Prefer DSTs in Their 1031 Strategy
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) allow accredited investors to transition from active property management to passive ownership while maintaining real estate exposure. Under the Internal Revenue Code Section 1031, DSTs qualify as “like-kind” property, enabling investors to defer capital gains from the sale of an investment property. Accredited […]
Understanding Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs): The Hands-Off 1031 Solution
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) allows multiple investors to hold fractional interests in institutional-quality real estate. DSTs are eligible for use in a 1031 exchange, helping investors defer capital gains taxes and transition from active property management to passive income. Retirement-focused investors often use DST investments to […]
The Investor’s Checklist for a Smooth 1031 Exchange
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways A 1031 exchange allows real estate investors to defer capital gains by reinvesting proceeds into like kind property. The exchange process demands careful documentation, IRS compliance, and coordination among qualified professionals. Success depends on following timelines, selecting the right team of legal advisors, and ensuring the replacement […]
The Hidden Costs of Missing a 1031 Deadline – And How to Avoid Them
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways Missing a 45-day identification deadline or 180-day exchange period can trigger immediate capital gains tax and depreciation recapture. Failing to use a Qualified Intermediary (QI) or taking constructive receipt of funds disqualifies the exchange. Documentation errors, misinterpreting federally declared disaster extensions, and confusion over how many properties […]
Step-by-Step Guide to Identifying Replacement Properties in 45 Days
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways The 45-day identification window is one of the most critical deadlines in a 1031 exchange. Proper planning helps investors avoid rushed decisions, missed deadlines, or disqualified assets. A structured, step-by-step guide to identifying replacement properties in 45 days ensures full IRS compliance and supports long-term investment goals. […]
Passive Income Made Simple: Transitioning from Active Management to DST Investments
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways Delaware Statutory Trust investments (DSTs) allow real estate investors to move from hands-on property management into truly passive income Through a 1031 exchange, investors can sell an appreciated property and acquire DST interests as replacement property, deferring capital gains tax while maintaining real estate exposure. DSTs are […]
From Tenants to Trusts: How Investors Are Escaping Landlord Headaches with 1031s
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways A 1031 exchange allows investors to defer capital gains taxes when swapping one real estate investment for another like kind exchange, provided strict IRS regulations are followed. Many property owners are moving away from hands-on property management to pursue passive income through Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). DSTs […]
Avoiding Common 1031 Mistakes: The Top Errors Investors Make
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways The IRS allows real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes by exchanging one investment property for another of “like kind.” Even small missteps—like taking constructive receipt of funds or identifying the wrong property-can disqualify an entire 1031 exchange. Understanding the replacement property, qualified intermediary rules, and […]
1031 Exchanges and Retirement Planning: How to Create Lifelong Passive Income
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways A 1031 exchange allows investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting in like-kind property. Retirement-focused investors often transition from active management of real estate into Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) for passive income. Strict IRS timelines apply: 45 days to identify and 180 days to acquire replacement […]
1031 Exchange Deadlines Explained: How to Stay Compliant and Stress-Free
Author: Mark Creason | Essential 1031 Key Takeaways The IRS sets two key time limits in every 1031 exchange: a 45-day identification period and a 180-day exchange period. Missing either deadline can disqualify your exchange and trigger full taxation on your gain. A clear understanding of the 1031 exchange timeline—and proper coordination with qualified professionals—helps […]
