Done with tenants, toilets, and turnover?
You've built equity as a landlord, but the late-night calls, vacancies, and repairs have worn thin. A 1031 exchange lets you trade active management for passive, professionally managed real estate without triggering the tax you've deferred for years.
Request Investment AccessIs this you?
- You're tired of managing tenants, maintenance, and vacancies, but don't want a big tax bill for selling.
- Your property has appreciated and carries years of depreciation you'd rather not recapture.
- You want dependable income without the day-to-day work of being a landlord.
How Baker 1031 helps
Instead of selling and paying the tax, you can 1031-exchange your rental into fractional interests in institutionally managed properties. A professional sponsor handles the tenants, financing, and operations; you keep your gain deferred and receive potential distributions.
- Exchange a single management-intensive rental into diversified DST interests across multifamily, industrial, or net-lease assets.
- Step off the management treadmill while your equity stays invested and tax-deferred.
- Simplify your estate — heirs can receive a stepped-up basis instead of a management headache.
Why work with Baker 1031
- Independent & conflict-aware. An independent family firm — we help you compare offerings across sponsors, not sell a single product line.
- Institutional-quality access. Vetted DST, 721, mineral royalty, and Opportunity Zone offerings for accredited investors.
- Guidance through the deadlines. We coordinate with your qualified intermediary, CPA, and attorney to keep your 45- and 180-day windows on track.
Frequently asked questions
Can I really stop managing property and still defer the tax?
Yes. Fractional interests in a DST are treated as like-kind real property for 1031 purposes, so you can exchange an actively managed rental into passive, professionally managed real estate and keep your gain deferred.
Will I still receive income?
DSTs are structured to make regular distributions from rental income, though distributions are not guaranteed and depend on the performance of the underlying properties.
What happens to the deferred tax eventually?
You can keep exchanging and deferring for life; at death, heirs generally receive a stepped-up basis, which can eliminate the deferred gain. Confirm your situation with your CPA and attorney.
Gerald F. “Jerry” Baker, III — Founder & Managing Principal, Baker 1031 Investments · FINRA Series 22 / 63 · SIE. Read full bio →
This page is educational and is not investment, tax, or legal advice, or an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. Offerings are available only to accredited investors and are made solely through a sponsor’s private placement memorandum. Securities are offered through Aurora Securities, member FINRA/SIPC. Real estate investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Consult your own CPA and attorney regarding your circumstances.