Real Estate
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
Real Estate
ExchangeRight's Essential Income 9 DST: Inside the DST-to-UPREIT Playbook
ExchangeRight subscribed its $52.85M Essential Income 9 DST, showing how a 1031-into-DST paired with a 721 UPREIT exit can defer capital gains.
Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
Real Estate
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
Real Estate
The 721 Exchange: How Accredited Investors Turn a 1031-DST Into Liquid REIT Shares
DST equity raised hit $8.41 billion in 2025, up 49% year-over-year from $5.66 billion in 2024, and Mountain Dell Consulting projects $10-11 billion for 2026 — a big chunk of that capital is chasing a
Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read