DST Fundraising Hits $6.48 Billion Through August 2026: The Data Behind the 1031 Exchange Boom
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    DST Fundraising Hits $6.48 Billion Through August 2026: The Data Behind the 1031 Exchange Boom

    Mountain Dell data shows DST equity fundraising totaled 6.48 billion through August 2026, up 33 percent from 2025, tracking toward a new record.

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    1031 Crowdfunding Review: What This DST Marketplace Actually Costs You
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    1031 Crowdfunding Review: What This DST Marketplace Actually Costs You

    TL;DR: 1031 Crowdfunding is an online marketplace that aggregates Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) offerings from outside sponsors, letting accredited investors complete a 1031 exchange without buying and managing a whole...

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    DST Sponsor Comparison: Cove Capital vs. Inland vs. JLL Exchange for 1031 Exchange Investors
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    DST Sponsor Comparison: Cove Capital vs. Inland vs. JLL Exchange for 1031 Exchange Investors

    Three real DST sponsors dominate conversations among 1031 exchange investors in 2026: Cove Capital Investments, with its all-cash debt-free philosophy and a portfolio over 3.7 million square feet; Inland Private Capital...

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··13 min read
    DST Fundraising Is on Pace for a Record 2026. Here's What 1031 Investors Need to Know.
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    DST Fundraising Is on Pace for a Record 2026. Here's What 1031 Investors Need to Know.

    TL;DR: Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) equity fundraising hit approximately $4.5 billion through June 2026, up 22% year-over-year, following a record $8.41 billion raised in 2025. Updated Mountain Dell

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    1031 Exchange Guide 2026: Rules, Timelines, and What Accredited Investors Actually Need to Know
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    1031 Exchange Guide 2026: Rules, Timelines, and What Accredited Investors Actually Need to Know

    1031 Exchange Guide 2026: Rules, Timelines, and What Accredited Investors Actually Need to Know TL;DR: A 1031 exchange lets you sell investment real estate and defer capital-gains tax indefinitely by...

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read