Delaware Statutory Trust

A distinct legal entity used by real estate investors seeking to defer their capital gains taxes through the use of a 1031 tax deferred exchange. The primary advantage of the DST is the trust’s ability to obtain favorable financing terms compared to other ownership structures (such as “Tenants in Common”) because the lender views the entity as only one borrower.


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