# About Jerry Baker

> I founded Baker 1031 Investments to help real estate investors build 1031 exchange solutions with DSTs. I studied applied mathematics and applied statistics at Babson College and have been involved in more than $10 billion of real estate investment activity.

Source: https://baker1031.com/about


## Background

I grew up in an entrepreneurial family in Birmingham, Michigan, a small town north of Detroit. I studied applied mathematics and applied statistics at Babson College.

## Experience

I've worked at ValueRock Realty Partners, Faris Lee Investments, Westport Capital Partners, and Arbor Bay Capital Partners, on the acquisition, management, and development sides of real estate. I've been involved in more than $10 billion of real estate investment activity.

## Projects

The redevelopment of a mall in Orange County, California. An animal processing facility for John F. Kennedy International Airport. The SkyBridge Opportunity Zone REIT, through Westport's partnership with Anthony Scaramucci's SkyBridge Capital, one of the first Opportunity Zone funds structured as a REIT.

## Today

I founded Baker 1031 Investments to help investors build 1031 exchange solutions around their income needs, financial goals, and exchange requirements. I've been on your side of the table, and I work that way.

## By the numbers

- **250,000+**: Investors my team and I have worked with through education, advice, and transactions
- **$10 billion**: My real estate transaction experience
- **1,100+**: Full-cycle 1031 exchange DST investments I track for performance
- **20+**: Leading institutional sponsors on my platform
- **$4 trillion+**: Investor capital overseen by the investment managers on my platform
- **2026**: Named a top commercial real estate industry leader by GlobeSt

## How I work

1. **Introductory call.** We talk through your goals, needs, exchange requirements, and timeline. Some investors call me before listing their property. Others call after their sale closes. Wherever you are, that's where we start, but calling earlier gives us more time to work through the options.
2. **Review opportunities.** I narrow the available investments to the ones that fit your situation, and we review them together. I'll tell you why I'm considering each one, what I like, and where I have reservations. We work through your questions before you decide.
3. **Close.** My team and I coordinate the paperwork and closing with the sponsor and your qualified intermediary. The properties have already been acquired, so with complete paperwork, available funding, and the necessary approvals, closing can often take two to three business days.

## Writing

- [How I Build Your 1031 Exchange Solution, Step by Step](https://baker1031.com/writing/how-i-build-your-1031-exchange-solution.md)
- [How to Choose a DST: A Practical Framework](https://baker1031.com/writing/how-to-choose-a-delaware-statutory-trust-dst.md)
- [Inside My DST Due Diligence Process](https://baker1031.com/writing/inside-my-due-diligence-process.md)
- [What Are Oil and Gas Royalties? A Plain-English Guide](https://baker1031.com/writing/what-are-oil-and-gas-royalties.md)
- [What Is a 721 Exchange (UPREIT) DST? A Plain Guide](https://baker1031.com/writing/what-is-a-721-exchange-upreit-dst.md)
- [What Is a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST)? A Plain Guide](https://baker1031.com/writing/what-is-a-delaware-statutory-trust-dst.md)

## Profiles

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-baker-1031-dst/

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Securities are offered through Aurora Securities, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Baker 1031 Investments, LLC is independent of Aurora Securities, Inc. and is not a registered broker-dealer or investment adviser. This content is general education, not investment, tax, or legal advice, and is not an offer to buy or sell securities. Offers are made only through the offering documents to eligible investors, generally accredited investors. DST interests are illiquid, distributions are not guaranteed, and you can lose your entire investment.

Contact: Jerry Baker, Baker 1031 Investments · hello@baker1031.com · (415) 965-0552 · https://baker1031.com/contact