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# What Happens When Your DST Investment Converts Into a 721 UPREIT?

 by [**Paulo Aguilar, CFA, CAIA**](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/insights/author/paulo-aguilar) on Nov 12, 2026

For investors who completed a 1031 exchange into a [Delaware Statutory Trust (DST)](https://www.wealthstonegroup.com/real-estate/delaware-statutory-trusts), the next question is often what happens when the investment approaches the end of its holding period. Will the property be sold, requiring another 1031 exchange to continue deferring taxes, or is there another option?

Certain DST investments offer a potential pathway through a [Section 721 UPREIT](https://www.wealthstonegroup.com/real-estate/721-exchanges) transaction. Rather than selling the property, the DST's underlying real estate may be contributed to a real estate investment trust's (REIT's) operating partnership, with investors receiving operating partnership units (OP units) while generally continuing to defer capital gains taxes.

This transition can provide exposure to a broader real estate portfolio and potential future liquidity options. However, not every DST offers this pathway, the conversion is not guaranteed, and investors should understand how their ownership rights, tax treatment, and liquidity may change.

## How Does the DST-to-721 UPREIT Conversion Process Work?

A DST-to-721 UPREIT transaction generally involves contributing the DST's underlying real estate to a REIT's operating partnership in exchange for OP units.

Under Section 721 of the Internal Revenue Code, qualifying property contributions to a partnership in exchange for partnership interests generally do not trigger immediate capital gains taxes.

The process typically involves a DST offering structured with a potential 721 exit strategy, an operating partnership willing to acquire the property, and a contribution transaction that satisfies the applicable legal and tax requirements.

Unlike a traditional DST sale, where investors may pursue another 1031 exchange, a qualifying 721 transaction allows the deferred gain to remain embedded in the OP units.

However, investors generally cannot initiate the conversion themselves. The sponsor and operating partnership determine whether and when the transaction occurs, subject to the offering documents and governing agreements.

> A potential 721 exit should be evaluated when selecting the original DST investment, not treated as a guaranteed outcome. Investors need to understand what happens if the conversion occurs and what happens if it doesn't.

## What Changes When Investors Receive OP Units?

The most significant change is the nature of the investment.

Instead of holding a beneficial interest in a DST, investors receive partnership interests in a REIT's operating partnership. Depending on the structure, this may provide exposure to a larger portfolio of properties rather than a single real estate asset.

OP units may also offer potential future redemption opportunities. Some operating partnerships allow investors to request redemption for cash or REIT shares after a specified holding period, subject to the partnership agreement.

However, OP units are not automatically liquid. Redemption restrictions, lockup periods, and the REIT's structure can significantly affect an investor's ability to access capital. Shares of a non-traded REIT may also have limited liquidity.

Investors should therefore evaluate the actual redemption provisions, valuation methodology, distributions, and ongoing fees before assuming the transition provides greater flexibility.

## What Happens to the Deferred Capital Gains Taxes?

A qualifying Section 721 transaction generally allows investors to continue deferring capital gains rather than recognizing them when the DST property is contributed to the operating partnership.

However, the original deferred gain does not disappear. It generally remains embedded in the investment through applicable partnership tax basis and built-in gain rules.

The tax consequences can also be affected by debt allocations, cash received, and other transaction features. A future taxable redemption or disposition of OP units may trigger recognition of gain.

Another important distinction is that OP units generally cannot be exchanged again under Section 1031. Once an investor transitions into partnership interests, the ability to continue exchanging those interests into other investment real estate is generally lost.

For investors who value the flexibility of completing future 1031 exchanges, this represents an important tradeoff.

## What Are the Estate Planning Considerations?

For investors intending to hold real estate investments over an extended period, estate planning can influence whether a DST with a potential 721 exit is appropriate.

Under current federal tax rules, inherited assets may receive an adjustment to their income tax basis at death, subject to applicable requirements. This potential benefit can apply to both qualifying DST interests and OP units.

However, partnership interests introduce additional complexities. An adjustment to an heir's basis in inherited OP units does not necessarily result in an equivalent adjustment to the operating partnership's underlying real estate.

The structure may also affect how heirs receive distributions, access liquidity, and manage inherited investments.

These considerations should be reviewed alongside the investor's broader estate plan rather than assuming that a 721 transaction automatically provides a superior estate planning outcome.

## Is a DST With a Potential 721 Exit Right for Your Investment Strategy?

A DST with a potential 721 UPREIT transaction may appeal to investors seeking long-term passive real estate ownership, broader portfolio exposure, and possible future redemption opportunities.

However, investors should evaluate the economics of both stages of ownership. This includes the DST's acquisition costs and projected performance, the terms governing a potential contribution, and the fees, valuation, and liquidity provisions associated with the operating partnership.

The decision also depends on the investor's financial objectives. Someone who wants to retain the ability to complete future 1031 exchanges may prefer a traditional DST exit. Another investor focused on long-term passive ownership may find the potential 721 pathway more aligned with their plans.

> The decision isn't simply about extending tax deferral. It's about understanding what you'll own after the transition, how that investment will be valued, and what flexibility you'll have moving forward.

Ultimately, a potential 721 conversion should be evaluated as part of the investor's overall real estate exit and wealth planning strategy.

## Conclusion

A DST-to-721 UPREIT transaction may provide investors with a way to transition from DST ownership into a larger real estate investment structure while potentially continuing to defer capital gains taxes.

However, the conversion is not guaranteed, and the transition introduces different ownership rights, liquidity restrictions, and tax considerations.

Understanding these tradeoffs before investing in a DST with a potential 721 exit can help investors determine whether the strategy aligns with their long-term financial objectives.

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