Delaware Statutory Trust
Also called: DST · Delaware trust
A statutory trust formed under Delaware law; in 1031 practice, the term commonly refers to fractional real-estate investment programs structured through a DST.
What it means in practice.
DST programs can offer passive access to institutional-style real estate but involve sponsor, financing, fee, property, liquidity and securities risks.
Why it matters.
The acronym is highly searched and should be understood before an investor treats it as a simple substitute for direct ownership.
Additional notes.
DST programs can offer passive access to institutional-style real estate but involve sponsor, financing, fee, property, liquidity and securities risks.
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