1031 Exchange Education

Defer the tax. Keep your wealth working.

A nationwide, plain-English education resource on 1031 exchanges, built with the investor in mind by the experts who do this every day, so you can make informed decisions with your own advisors.

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1921

Section 1031 written into the tax code

45 / 180

The two deadlines that define every exchange

721

The UPREIT path for a long-term exit

Why we exist

Most 1031 content is written to sell you something. This isn’t.

1031InvestorGuide is an education-first project: no single salesperson, no hidden agenda, just clear information and rotating expert hosts helping investors understand a complex corner of the tax code. The 1031 world is full of jargon and sales pressure; we exist to cut through it. Everything we publish is educational, sourced from professionals who do this work daily, and free of product pitches. When you’re ready to act, we connect you with licensed experts. We don’t sell securities ourselves.

Learn the mechanics

What a DST actually is, how a 1031 exchange works, the rules, the risks, and the trade-offs, without the jargon.

Hear from experts

Our interview series brings in DST sponsors, CPAs, and estate attorneys to answer the questions investors actually ask.

Talk to the right pro

When you’re ready, we point you to licensed broker-dealers and advisors who handle DSTs. No obligation.

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Core topics, explained

Basics

What is a DST?

Delaware Statutory Trusts explained: fractional, passive ownership of institutional real estate.

Rules

1031 Rules & Timelines

The 45- and 180-day clocks, like-kind property, boot, and the role of a qualified intermediary.

Compare

DST vs. Other Options

How DSTs stack up against TIC, NNN, and buying a replacement property outright.

Risk

Risks, Fees & Downsides

Illiquidity, loss of control, fee layers, and what to scrutinize before you commit.

Exit

What is a 721 Exchange / UPREIT Exit?

How a 721 exchange can roll a DST into REIT shares, and the catch that comes with it.

Eligibility

Who Can Invest?

Accredited-investor requirements, typical minimums, and how access actually works.

The content engine

Real answers, straight from the experts

We sit down with the people who live in this world: DST sponsors, 1031 specialists, CPAs, and estate attorneys. Each conversation becomes long-form video, short clips, and written guides mapped to the questions investors search for.

Filmed expert interviews on the topics that matter
Transcripts and FAQ-style breakdowns for quick answers
Episodes built around the questions investors actually ask

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For professionals

CPAs, attorneys & advisors

If you advise clients facing a taxable sale, we’re a clean educational resource you can share, and a referral partner when a client needs a licensed DST professional.

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Have a sale on the horizon?

The 1031 clock is tight. Get your questions answered and we’ll connect you with the right licensed professional, at no cost.

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Educational purposes only. Not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security, and not tax, legal, or investment advice. DSTs are available only to accredited investors through licensed broker-dealers. Consult your own advisors.

Educational purposes only. 1031InvestorGuide is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security, and is not tax, legal, or investment advice. Delaware Statutory Trusts are available only to accredited investors through licensed broker-dealers. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult your own advisors.

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