How to Use Delaware Statutory Trusts as a Back-Up Option for Your 1031 Exchange

Many rental property owners decide they are tired of actively managing their investment real estate, and decide to sell. The problem is that very often these assets have appreciated greatly in value, and there is a hefty capital gains tax bill associate with the sale. That's why many investors opt to pursue a 1031 exchange.  However, the problem with the 1031 Exchange is the associated timeline: 45 days to identify a property, 180 days to close on said property. Usually, it's that initial 45-day identification period, which includes weekends and holidays, because it goes very, very fast. So it can be very tough for investors to put a property under contract. That's where the Delaware Statutory Trust is used as a reliable backup strategy.