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Delaware Statutory Trusts (DST)

A DST allows 1031 exchangers to reinvest proceeds into institutional-quality, professionally managed real estate — without the burden of active property management.

OVERVIEW

What is a DST?

A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a legal entity that holds title to one or more income-producing properties, allowing multiple investors to purchase a fractional, passive ownership interest. For 1031 exchangers, a DST interest is treated as "like-kind" real estate, meaning proceeds from a sale can be reinvested into a DST while pursuing a full deferral of capital gains taxes.
 

KNPRE structures its DST offerings around institutional-quality, credit-tenant real estate, giving investors a way to stay in real estate and pursue passive income without the day-to-day responsibilities of ownership.

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Delaware Statutory Trust (DST): Simplify Your 1031 Exchange

Understand how a Delaware Statutory Trust works, how a 1031 DST exchange differs from a traditional 1031, and see the real tax-savings potential side by side — including a full comparison of funds available with and without an exchange.

WHY INVEST IN DSTs

Built for the 1031 Exchanger

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Passive Ownership

A professional sponsor and asset manager handle leasing, financing, and day-to-day operations — no landlord duties.

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Tax-Advantaged

DST interests qualify as "like-kind" real estate, allowing 1031 proceeds to be reinvested toward a full deferral of capital gains taxes.

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Diversification & Access

Lower minimums let investors spread exchange proceeds across multiple institutional-quality, credit-tenant properties.

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How DSTs May Diversify Your Real Estate Holdings

Explore how DSTs allow investors to spread 1031 exchange proceeds across multiple property types and geographic markets — transitioning from active to passive ownership while potentially reducing concentration risk.

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Have a question about our process, our properties, or how a 1031 exchange or DST could fit your portfolio? Our team is here to help.

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Key Reasons to Consider a DST in Your 1031 Exchange

Six compelling reasons — from deferring capital gains and generating passive income to diversification, exchange assurance, and the ability to eventually exchange back into active ownership.

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