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Understanding 721 Exchanges (UPREIT) and 1031 Exchanges

For investors considering a tax-deferred exchange, a 721 Exchange (UPREIT) may be one option worth evaluating as part of their overall investment strategy. The first step is to invest in a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST). Imagine you sell a property and want to defer taxes. A DST lets you invest in a big professionally managed property like a class a apartment building or industrial building alongside other investors. You own a piece without the hassle of managing it. You can choose a DST created by a REIT company that has an option to buy the property [...]

Lodging DSTs: Why Hotels Can Be a Smart Component in a 1031 Replacement Property Portfolio

Lodging DSTs can be a valuable diversifier and income source within a 1031 replacement portfolio because hotels returns are driven by different forces than apartments, industrial or other real estate asset classes. When investors think about passive replacement properties, they usually start with the predictable categories: Multifamily Industrial Self-storage Medical Senior housing Those categories often feel “safe” because they are steady, familiar, and easier to underwrite. Lodging can add a different kind of value. In the right portfolio, hotels can improve diversification and potentially enhance income. The key is selection, sizing, and sponsor quality. A lodging DST is [...]

Multifamily DSTs: Why Apartments Can Be a Strong Foundation in a 1031 Replacement Property Portfolio

Multifamily DSTs are one of the most common and durable replacement property options in a 1031 exchange because apartments tend to provide steady housing-driven demand, recurring income potential, professional management, and diversification away from single-tenant concentration when structured with high-quality sponsors and disciplined underwriting. When investors think about passive replacement property strategies, multifamily is often the first asset class that comes to mind. Apartments are familiar. People understand housing. Demand tends to persist across market cycles because shelter is a basic necessity, not a luxury. That combination of familiarity, resilience, and income potential is why multifamily DSTs have become [...]

Corcapa 1031 Advisors Represents Southern California Investor in $17 Million 1031 Exchange into 14 Alternative Real Estate Investments

March 23, 2026 PR Newswire COSTA MESA, Calif., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Corcapa 1031 Advisors announced today it structured and advised on an approximately $17 million 1031 exchange with a partial reverse exchange component, transitioning a Southern California office building into a diversified portfolio of 14 alternative real estate investments located across the country. The sale was driven in part by California's Housing Element Law, which requires every city and county to plan for a state-mandated number of new residential units. A developer contracted to purchase the office property at above-market value with plans to build up to 100 [...]

Student Housing DSTs: Why University-Driven Demand Can Be a Strong Component in a 1031 Replacement Property Portfolio

Student housing DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts) can be a valuable component in a diversified 1031 replacement property portfolio because they are supported by durable enrollment-driven demand, often provide attractive income potential, and offer passive exposure to a specialized housing sector that behaves differently than traditional apartments when structured with strong sponsors and conservative underwriting. When investors think about passive replacement property options, they usually start with familiar categories: Multifamily Industrial Self-Storage Medical Office Student housing is sometimes viewed as “niche” or more volatile. But in the right markets, with the right structure, student housing can be one of the [...]

How to Select a Financial Advisor

Navigating a 1031 exchange requires expertise and selecting the right financial advisor is critical. Here are key factors to consider when choosing your 1031 financial advisor: Proven Track Record Matters Seek an advisor with a proven track record specializing in 1031 exchanges not just general financial planning. Focus on Like-Kind Exchanges Look for decades of focus on like kind exchanges Corcapa's 20 plus years ensures deep knowledge. Master Replacement Options A skilled advisor should master replacement property vehicles: Delaware Statutory Trusts, Tenants in Common and 721 UpREITS tailoring them to your goals. Tailored to Your Investment [...]

Top 5 Reasons To Consider A DST With 1031 DST Solution Presented by Corcapa 1031 Advisors

Looking to defer taxes and grow your wealth through a 1031 exchange? At 1031 DST Solution presented by Corcapa 1031 Advisors we recommend Delaware Statutory Trusts or DSTs. Tax Deferral DSTs qualify as 1031 exchange replacements deferring capital gains taxes. Sell an investment property, reinvest in a DST, and keep your full proceeds working tax-free. Passive Ownership DSTs are professionally managed no tenants repairs or late-night calls. Enjoy steady income with zero management hassle. Diversification Invest in high quality assets across sectors reducing risk. Corcapa prefers multi-tenant DSTs in strong markets helping your portfolio thrive. [...]

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Multi-Generational Family Completes $35 Million 1031 Exchange into Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in Texas

January 6, 2026 PR Newswire COSTA MESA, Calif., (Jan. 6, 2026) /PRNewswire/ -Corcapa 1031 Advisors, a financial advisory firm specializing exclusively in 1031 exchanges and tax mitigation strategies, announced today it structured and advised on a multi-generational family's completion of a $35 million 1031 exchange into a newly developed grocery-anchored shopping center in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The family initially considered passive, fractional ownership options such as Delaware statutory trusts (DSTs) were evaluated but did not meet the family's stated requirements for sole ownership and control of their replacement property. Corcapa 1031 Advisors worked with the family to evaluate [...]