How to Assess Fair Market Value and 721 UPREIT Options in DST Programs

How to Assess Fair Market Value and 721 UPREIT Options in DST Programs

Understand the complexities of 721 UPREIT options in DST programs, focusing on fair market value, timing risks, and cash-out flexibility for investors.

May 15, 2026 5 min read
721 vs. 1031: Two Paths Out of Investment Real Estate

721 vs. 1031: Two Paths Out of Investment Real Estate

Explore the differences between 721 and 1031 exchanges for real estate investments, focusing on liquidity, diversification, and investor objectives.

May 04, 2026 3 min read
Five Downsides of the 721 UPREIT: What Investors Often Miss Before Committing to the Strategy

Five Downsides of the 721 UPREIT: What Investors Often Miss Before Committing to the Strategy

A 721 UPREIT, also commonly known as a 721 exchange, is often described as a sophisticated extension of a 1031 exchange. For some investors, it can be.

Mar 20, 2026 3 min read
Hidden Risks in 721 UPREIT DST Structures Explained

Hidden Risks in 721 UPREIT DST Structures Explained

For many investors, a 721 UPREIT transaction is positioned as an elegant next step after completing a 1031 exchange into a Delaware Statutory Trust.

Mar 16, 2026 4 min read
721 Exchange UPREIT Strategy Explained for DST Investors

721 Exchange UPREIT Strategy Explained for DST Investors

For most Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investors, the focus is on completing the 1031 exchange. The exit strategy is often assumed to take care of itself later.

Mar 13, 2026 3 min read
5 Effective Strategies to Defer or Reduce Capital Gains Tax

5 Effective Strategies to Defer or Reduce Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains tax applies whenever you sell an appreciated asset—whether it’s real estate, stocks, a business, or other investments.

Dec 27, 2025 4 min read
Timeline for Converting a DST into a 721 UPREIT: What Investors Should Know

Timeline for Converting a DST into a 721 UPREIT: What Investors Should Know

For many real estate investors—especially those approaching retirement—converting a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) into an UPREIT can be an attractive way to simplify their portfolio

Nov 22, 2025 5 min read
6 Tips for Creating a Comprehensive Financial Plan

6 Tips for Creating a Comprehensive Financial Plan

Building a solid financial plan sets the foundation for achieving your life’s most important goals—from securing retirement and homeownership to growing your investment portfolio.

Oct 25, 2025 2 min read
How to Evaluate Potential DST Properties: Key Metrics to Consider and Questions to Ask

How to Evaluate Potential DST Properties: Key Metrics to Consider and Questions to Ask

Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) offer a compelling entry into high-quality commercial real estate—especially for those executing 1031 exchanges.

Oct 18, 2025 2 min read