Everything You Need to Know About DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts)

What if you could sell a property, defer capital gains taxes, increase your income, and eliminate landlord headaches — all at the same time?In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Ben Carmona, Managing Partner at Perch Wealth, to unpack the real-world strategies behind 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), and passive commercial real estate investing.This is a practical, investor-focused conversation designed for property owners, brokers, and high-net-worth individuals who want to understand how sophisticated investors preserve wealth and reduce taxes legally using tools most people never learn about.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhat a 1031 Exchange Actually IsWhat Is an Accredited Investor?Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs): Passive 1031 Replacement OptionsPassive Income vs Active Landlord OwnershipBest Asset Classes for Passive CRE Investors TodayRisks and Downsides You Should Actually KnowGuest Spotlight:Ben Carmona is the Managing Partner at Perch Wealth, where he advises investors on 1031 exchange strategies, DST offerings, and passive real estate investment solutions. He brings more than 20 years of experience across acquisitions, underwriting, syndications, and investor advisory.🌐 https://www.perchwealth.comSave the episode so you understand 1031 exchanges before you need one.Share it with any property owner who plans to sell real estate in the next 12–24 months.See how this plays out in a real transaction. We recently helped a buyer successfully identify and close on a 1031 replacement property in Colorado here: ⁠https://warehousehotline.com/1031-exchange-warehouse-tax-savings-strategy/⁠