1031 Exchange Education
Delaware Statutory Trust
The Value of a Delaware Statutory Trust
A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) gives you a legal way to complete a 1031 exchange without having to buy and manage another property yourself.
Instead of taking the proceeds from your sale (and paying capital gains tax), you reinvest those funds into a DST. That trust owns income-producing real estate — and pays you monthly.
You stay in the real estate game, defer the taxes, and retire from being a landlord.
The Benefits of a DST
Defer Capital Gains Taxes
No tax hit on the sale if you reinvest correctly. You still get paid — just without the work.
Monthly Passive Income
Leave the tenants, repairs, and late-night calls behind.
No More Property Management
Leave the tenants, repairs, and late-night calls behind.
Access to Bigger, Better Properties
DSTs pool funds to buy high-quality commercial real estate most individuals couldn't afford on their own.
Who Is a DST For?
If you're…
- Tired of dealing with tenants or contractors
- Concerned about taxes eating into your sale
- Wanting income but not more work
- Looking to simplify your life while protecting your wealth
…then a DST might be the right move.
How it Works
Sell your investment property
You close the sale like normal, but your proceeds are held for a 1031 exchange.
Transfer funds into a DST
We help you place those funds into a qualified DST that fits your goals.
Start receiving income
You begin receiving monthly distributions — and you've deferred the tax burden.
Why ICON1031?
We specialize in helping experienced property owners protect what they've built — and enjoy the next chapter without being tied to toilets, tenants, or taxes.
Our clients typically come to us when:
- They're ready to sell but don't want to pay the tax
- They want income, not headaches
- They want to simplify their portfolio without giving up returns
Frequently Asked Questions
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We're here to help you keep more of what you've built — and make life simpler in the process.