Your 1031 DST Authority
Baker 1031 Investments is a San Francisco–based securities firm that helps accredited investors complete 1031 exchanges with institutional Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) properties. Founded by Gerald F. “Jerry” Baker, III — a former Wall Street real estate private equity professional with $10B+ in transactions — we build custom DST portfolios from sponsors like Blackstone, Hines, Apollo, Ares, ExchangeRight, and Cantor Fitzgerald. Minimums start at $50,000, and exchanges can close in as little as 2–3 business days.
Beyond DSTs, we help investors defer capital gains through Opportunity Zone funds, 721 UPREIT exchanges, mineral and royalty programs, and REITs. We’re independent and sponsor-agnostic: before showing any offering, we underwrite the underlying real estate the way a private-equity investor would — the market, the rent roll, the business plan, and the debt — then match each investor to the right deal for their objectives, timeline, and risk tolerance. We work for the investor, not the sponsor.
Request Investment AccessA DST lets multiple investors hold fractional interests in institutional-grade real estate — apartment communities, industrial warehouses, and medical offices — while qualifying for 1031 exchange treatment. It's a fully passive structure: the sponsor handles management, financing, and reporting, so investors receive regular distributions without landlord responsibilities.
Explore DST Investment OpportunitiesA 721 exchange, or UPREIT, lets investors contribute DST interests into a real estate investment trust's operating partnership in return for partnership units, continuing tax deferral. It trades direct property ownership and future 1031 eligibility for broader diversification and a path to eventual liquidity.
Explore 721 Exchange Investment OpportunitiesOpportunity Zone funds channel capital gains — from real estate or any asset — into designated communities targeted for reinvestment. Investors defer tax on the original gain and, after holding the fund for at least ten years, owe no tax on the appreciation of the Opportunity Zone investment itself.
Explore OZ Investment OpportunitiesREITs pool investor capital to own and operate income-producing real estate across sectors and geographies, offering broad diversification and, in many cases, greater liquidity. They're often paired with DST and 721 strategies to round out a portfolio and balance an investor's income and growth objectives.
Explore REIT Investment OpportunitiesMineral and royalty programs let investors own interests in oil, gas, and mineral rights, collecting a share of production revenue without operating costs or drilling risk. They can add income and diversification distinct from traditional real estate, with potential tax advantages from depletion allowances.
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The full-cycle investments shown on this page reflect the realized results of specific offerings that have completed their investment cycle. They are not representative of all investments made or recommended by Baker 1031 Investments, and past performance is not indicative of and does not guarantee future results. Individual investor results vary and may be lower than the figures shown.
Average Annual Return, Equity Multiple, and Hold Period are as reported by the respective offering sponsors and cover the full period from acquisition to disposition. These figures are unaudited, are not necessarily net of all investor-level fees and taxes, and should be read together with each offering's private placement memorandum.
Investments in Delaware Statutory Trusts, 721/UPREIT structures, Qualified Opportunity Zone funds, REITs, mineral and royalty programs, and similar real estate securities are speculative, illiquid, and involve a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of the entire amount invested. There is no assurance that any investment will achieve its objectives, make distributions, or provide the anticipated tax deferral.
1031 exchange, 721 exchange, and Opportunity Zone tax treatment depends on each investor's individual circumstances and on tax laws that are subject to change. Baker 1031 Investments does not provide tax or legal advice; consult your own qualified tax and legal advisors before investing.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Offerings are available only to verified accredited investors and only by means of a confidential private placement memorandum describing the risks, fees, and terms of each investment.
References to sponsors including Blackstone, Hines, Apollo, Ares, ExchangeRight, and Cantor Fitzgerald are for identification only and do not constitute or imply any endorsement, affiliation, sponsorship, or recommendation.