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EquiShield 1031 Services

Strategic 1031 DST Solutions Designed for You

At EquiShield 1031, we specialize in helping investors navigate the complexities of 1031 Exchanges with clarity and confidence. Backed by the trusted expertise of Mustard Seed Financial, our services are built around integrity, transparency, and a commitment to long-term success.

Delaware Statutory Trust

A 1031 DST (Delaware Statutory Trust) is a type of real estate investment that allows property owners to defer capital gains taxes when selling investment property by reinvesting the proceeds into a professionally managed portfolio of real estate. It combines the benefits of a 1031 exchange (a tax-deferral strategy under IRS Section 1031) with the structure of a DST, which lets multiple investors own fractional shares in institutional-grade properties like apartment buildings, medical centers, self-storage facilities, or distribution warehouses. Unlike a REIT, which does not qualify for 1031 exchange treatment, a DST is considered direct property ownership in the eyes of the IRS.

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Delaware Statutory Trust

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721 DST

The 721 UPREIT (Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust) strategy allows real estate investors to transition out of direct property ownership by first exchanging their property into a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), and then converting their DST interests into Operating Partnership (OP) Units. These OP Units can potentially be exchanged for shares in a publicly traded or private REIT, offering greater diversification, potential liquidity, and continued tax deferral.

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721 DST

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1031 DST Calculator

1031 Exchange Tax Deferral Calculator

This calculator will help you determine the potential tax deferral you may realize by performing an Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 like-kind real estate exchange versus a taxable property sale.

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Investment Management

Investment management services for our DST clients are offered though our Mustard Seed Financial division.

At Mustard Seed Financial, we recognize that your financial journey is unique. We begin by taking the time to get to know you, your investment objectives, and your financial goals. Whether you are planning for retirement, wealth accumulation, or legacy preservation, we collaborate closely with you to help you achieve your definition of financial success.

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Shield Your Equity

When you've worked hard to build your wealth through investments, it's only right that you keep as much of your hard-earned profits as possible. Unfortunately, taxes, particularly capital gains taxes, can significantly erode those returns when you sell an investment property. That's where 1031 DST solutions come in. By leveraging the power of a 1031 exchange through a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), you can strategically defer those taxes, allowing your full investment capital to continue working for you and growing your wealth, rather than being immediately consumed by a tax bill. It's a proactive approach to defending your financial future.

What is a DST?

A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a legal entity that allows multiple investors to own fractional shares in large, income-producing real estate properties such as apartment complexes, medical buildings, shopping centers and many others.  

DSTs are commonly used in 1031 exchanges because they qualify as “like-kind” property. This means you can sell your investment property, defer capital gains taxes, and reinvest into a DST without managing the property yourself.  

Key points:

Passive ownership: All management is handled by a professional sponsor, not the investor.
Passive Income: Most DSTs will generate income on a monthly basis that goes to investors.
Diversification: Your investment may be spread across multiple properties or locations.

DSTs are only available for accredited investors and are ideal for those wanting to defer taxes, have passive ownership, and generate potential income without the headaches of being a landlord.

Simple 1031 DST Example

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What is a 1031 Exchange?

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What is a 721?

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Get In Touch

(208) 934-1031
info@equishield1031.com

501 South Main St.
Meridian, ID 83642

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Equishield 1031 is a specialized division of Mustard Seed Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor located at 501 S. Main St. Meridian, Idaho 83642. Investment Advisory services are provided by Mustard Seed Financial. Pictures and information are for illustration purposes only, and are not always current offerings. Available offerings will vary and may change at any time. All investments, including real estate investments, may lose value and are not guaranteed.

Information on this site is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer to buy/sell or sell any investment. Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and Opportunity Zones are available for purchase by Accredited Investors only. Other companies and securities depicted in photographs and information listed herein are provided by third-party DST and Opportunity Zone sponsors which are not affiliated with Mustard Seed Financial. Mustard Seed Financial cannot verify the accuracy of, nor assume responsibility for, any content provided by any unaffiliated third parties.”