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DSTs: 1031 without the landlord hassle
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You sell your rental and buy a share of a DST instead of another building, and the IRS counts your share as real estate, so the tax on your profit waits until later. Minimums often start around $100,000. You must pick the DST within 45 days of selling and finish the deal within 180 days. Example: sell a rental with a $150,000 profit and you can keep all $150,000 invested instead of paying tax now.
Good for: Rental owners who want out of landlord duties but want to keep the 1031 tax break.
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Recent articles & guides
- Massey and Company CPA: 1031 Exchange Combined With a Delaware Statutory Trust
- 1031 Property Selection: DST / Delaware Statutory Trust guide
- Sishodia PLLC: Benefits of a 1031 Exchange DST (Feb 2026)
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