{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Teaching Tax Flow: The Podcast","title":"Ep. 125 | Delaware Statutory Trusts Explained","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1879,"description":"About the Guest: Warren ThomasWarren Thomas is a distinguished expert in real estate taxation and investment, known for his extensive background and expertise in Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and 1031 exchanges. With a career that began as a CPA and auditor at Ernst and Young, he founded his own successful CPA firm in Southern California, focused on small business and tax matters. Currently, Warren is a co-founder of ExchangeRight, a leading firm in the DST space, known for its significant growth and robust investment strategies, managing a portfolio that spans across 47 states.Episode Summary:In Episode 125 of the Teaching Tax Flow podcast, hosts Chris Picciurro and John Tripolsky explore the intricacies of Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) with special guest Warren Thomas from ExchangeRight. This episode delves into the mechanics of DSTs as a unique investment vehicle within the framework of a 1031 exchange, highlighting their inherent benefits for investors looking to defer capital gains taxes and reposition their real estate portfolios. Thomas brings his extensive expertise to the fore, discussing the evolution of DSTs and their current role in real estate investment strategies.The discussion opens with Chris and John setting the stage by outlining the basics of DSTs and their relevance in modern real estate transactions. Warren Thomas provides a detailed explanation of how DSTs function as a viable option for investors, especially retirees or those seeking to simplify their real estate holdings. Throughout the episode, Thomas emphasizes the flexibility and tax advantages of DSTs, including the ability to exchange different types of property and the strategic use of debt and leverage within these trusts. Listeners gain insight into the practical applications of DSTs, learning how they can avoid the complexities of direct property management while still benefiting from real estate investments.Key Takeaways:*   Understanding DSTs: Delaware Statutory Trusts...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Qy7TCSKet4tlFzMYt_Syq_LGJX4F5KyjKLVj24DOF2k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMjkyLzE2ODAw/NTEyNzQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}