Owning commercial real estate can take several forms. An investor might purchase a property directly, make the major decisions, oversee financing, and remain closely involved with the asset. Another investor might choose a Delaware Statutory Trust, or DST, and own a fractional interest in commercial real estate without taking on the same day-to-day responsibilities.
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1055 E. Greg St., Sparks, NV
Located on more than 25 acres in Sparks, Nevada, this approximately 233,000-square-foot industrial facility features rail access, natural gas lines, and significant electrical capacity. CAI Investments acquired the property in June, continuing its focus on facilities with strong infrastructure and development potential. The site is well positioned to accommodate prospective …Read More >
The Chillicothe Mill is a landmark 400-acre industrial facility located just southwest of Columbus, Ohio. The site includes more than 4.1 million square feet of improvements, with two historic mill complexes, a fully integrated pulp and bleach plant, a dedicated power plant with cogeneration capacity, extensive rail connectivity, and a wastewater treatment system capable of …Read More >
For commercial real estate investors considering a 1031 exchange, timing is one of the most important parts of the process. Selling a property is only the beginning. Once the relinquished property is transferred, the clock begins running on two separate deadlines that can determine whether a deferred exchange meets federal requirements.
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The best commercial real estate investment is not determined by property type alone. It depends on how the opportunity fits within an investor’s broader financial strategy, including investment objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, tax considerations, desired level of involvement, and expected holding period.
Commercial real estate includes a wide range of property types, markets, lease structures, …Read More >
Real estate investors who have sold an investment property know the feeling: a successful closing, proceeds in hand, and a ticking clock. The 1031 exchange process offers a well-established path to deferring capital gains taxes, but it comes with strict IRS timelines that leave no room for error. The 45-day identification window is the first …Read More >
For years, industrial real estate was largely evaluated on familiar metrics: location, access to transportation corridors, tenant credit, and lease duration. Distribution proximity and logistics efficiency drove valuation, and warehouse space became a favored asset class during the e-commerce boom. But 2026 is revealing a deeper shift.
For much of the past three years, commercial real estate (CRE) has been viewed through a cautious lens. Elevated interest rates, widening buy-sell spreads, and constrained liquidity have dampened investor enthusiasm, making new allocations difficult to justify.
As an investment advisor, your role in helping clients optimize the investment outcomes of their portfolios has never been more important. And a key part of that responsibility is creating diversified portfolios with a sensitivity to tax efficiency, especially as clients enter retirement.
The cornerstone of any successful Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investment lies in the quality of its tenants. For investment advisors and broker-dealers helping clients evaluate DST opportunities, understanding the historical stability and operational excellence of the tenants involved is crucial.
Understanding Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) is essential for any advisor guiding clients through tax-efficient real estate strategies. As more investors seek passive income and look to defer capital gains through 1031 exchanges, DSTs have become a valuable tool for portfolio diversification.
Inflation plays a critical role in shaping the dynamics of the real estate market. While it’s often associated with rising costs across the economy, a decrease in inflation can have complex and sometimes unexpected effects on property values.
In 2025, Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investments are experiencing robust growth, driven by several interconnected economic, demographic, and other factors. These include surging equity inflows, evolving 1031 exchange strategies, and the rise of passive income-focused investors.
As real estate investors age out of active property management, many face a critical question: “What’s next for my investment properties?” This guide was created to help Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) like you answer that question and use it as an opportunity to grow their practice.