CAI Investments, LLC has successfully fully subscribed its Manufacturing Essential Asset 1 (MEA 1) Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) offering, reflecting strong investor demand for industrial assets connected to essential domestic manufacturing.
The MEA 1 investment centers around a large-scale industrial facility located at 2001 N. Division Street in Harvard, Illinois, which is fully leased to U.S. …Read More >
Real estate development company CAI Investments has completed the $22.28 million capital raise for Manufacturing Essential Asset II, DST, i.e., MEA II.
The associated 96,204-square-foot industrial facility, located in Honea Path, S.C., is uniquely positioned, according to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, or ASPR – part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human …Read More >
CAI Investments has converted its massive $182 million Manufacturing Essential Asset Delaware statutory trust offering to a Reg. D 506(c) offering. Launched as a 506(b) offering in April 2023, the offering had raised more than $52 million of the planned $182 million in equity from accredited investors prior to the conversion.
The DST purchased the former …Read More >
Acquisition of former Harley Davidson building part of effort by state of Nevada to switch from leasing to owning its office buildings.
The state of Nevada is buying the former Harley Davidson building in Carson City — part of an effort by the Lombardo administration to have the state own its office buildings instead of leasing …Read More >
CAI Investments LLC, a property manager/developer and private placement sponsor, has fully subscribed a manufacturing facility in Montgomery, Illinois located 45 miles west of Chicago.
In August 2022, CAI purchased the 462,251-square-foot manufacturing facility for a Delaware statutory trust offering.
“We are pleased to have successfully securitized another core and essential industrial property. Our success speaks to …Read More >
CAI Investments, LLC, a property manager/developer and private placement sponsor, has purchased a 462,300-square-foot manufacturing facility in Montgomery, Illinois, approximately 45 miles west of Chicago for a Delaware statutory trust offering. The purchase price was not disclosed.
The industrial property, located next to a major freeway and with access to rail transportation, is fully occupied by …Read More >
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.