721 Exchange vs. Delaware Statutory Trust: Which is the Better Tax Strategy?

In this episode, David Moore (Equity Advantage) sits down with Robert Smith of Peregrine Private Capital to unpack the evolving world of 1031 exchanges, DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts), and 721 UPREITs in today’s unpredictable real estate market.

00:47 – Welcome: David Moore & Robert Smith on Today’s Market
02:57 – Interest Rates, Uncertainty & the 2025 Real Estate Landscape
05:05 – When Tax Deferral Doesn’t Make Sense
08:11 – DSTs & 721 UPREITs Explained: How They Work
12:20 – DST vs. 721: Key Differences and Hidden Risks
17:25 – The Endgame Strategy: When a 721 Exchange Fits
23:47 – Liquidity, Tax Benefits & Wall Street’s Real Estate Agenda
43:00 – Taxes, Policy & Why Investors Are Leaving Blue States
55:36 – The Future of Real Estate Ownership in America

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