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Capital Gains Management with UPREIT Liquidity

For many real estate investors, the 1031 exchange is a powerful way to defer capital gains taxes when selling an investment property. However, once investors transition from active properties to Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) to 721 UPREIT structure, new opportunities for tax planning emerge—particularly when it comes to managing capital gains through liquidity events.

The Path to Liquidity for DST to 721 UPREIT Investors

For many real estate investors, the Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) has become a popular strategy to complete a 1031 exchange. DSTs offer fractional ownership in institutional-grade real estate, potential passive income, and the ability to defer capital gains tax. But what comes next? How do investors access liquidity from their replacement property portfolio?