721 UpREIT DSTs
THE 721 UpREIT OPTION
Understanding the diverse strategies and structures available with real estate investments can significantly influence your decision-making process. Among these, the 721 UpREIT offerings are a flexible option for investors considering upgrading their investments through a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

721 EXCHANGE

721 UpREIT TERMS
721 Exchange – In a Section 721 exchange, the owner exchanges real estate for OP units of a REIT. Instead of receiving cash in a taxable transaction, the owner receives OP units. Unlike a taxable sale, the gain is deferred under Section 721 or the Internal Revenue Code (like a 1031 exchange).
OP – Operating partnership. The entity through which a REIT typically acquires and owns its real estate.
OP Units – Operating partnership units, representing ownership of the OP that owns the REIT’s real estate. These units may be converted into REIT shares.
REIT – Real estate investment trust. A company that owns income-producing real estate. The REIT may be private or public.
UpREIT – Umbrella partnership real estate investment trust. A REIT structure with an OP that allows owners of real estate to exchange their property for OP units.