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Tax Advantaged Farmland Investing

DST Farmland structures and sponsors Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) offerings to allow investors to take direct ownership of farmland in a syndicated structure while completing a Section 1031 Exchange into and out of the investment. Our team professionally manages all aspects of this investment structure including accounting, legal, and farm management creating a passive investment for individuals. Our DST offerings are available for investment through our broker dealer, AcreTrader. As our broker dealer, AcreTrader provides an online platform for investors to create an account, establish their credentials, browse farmland offerings, review offering documents, and submit payment.

Completing a Section 1031 Exchange provides numerous benefits in addition to the deferral of capital gains taxes including:

Portfolio Diversification

Greater Cash Flow

Relocation of Investment

Stepped-Up Basis for Heirs

Appreciation Leverage

TO VIEW SYNDICATED DST INVESTMENTS SPONSORED BY DST FARMLAND, VISIT OUR BROKER DEALER, ACRETRADER.

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A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a single purpose entity commonly used to sell shares of real estate. As a single purpose entity, DST investment vehicles qualify for Section 1031 real estate exchanges providing investors with an opportunity to 1031 exchange into replacement properties without recognizing taxable gain on the sale of previously owned assets. As part of Section 1031 exchanges, individual investors receive shares in the DST Trust. The property is owned and professionally managed by the DST Trust and is leased triple net to a single Master Tenant. Income can be distributed monthly, quarterly, or annually. When the DST property is sold, any capital distributions to investors remain eligible for subsequent Section 1031 exchanges.

The DST investment vehicle is ideal for Section 1031 exchanges due to the following characteristics:

45 Day ID Period

DSTs eliminate much of the hassle of the identification process by offering investors numerous properties that can be identified immediately.

Excess Boot

When a replacement property is lesser in value than the previously sold property, the remaining money must be taxed. This leftover money is known as excess boot. With a DST you can invest down to the penny, ensuring that 100% of your exchange funds are invested.

Backup Insurance

With a DST the property is already purchased, thus removing any closing risk. This makes a DST a great potential backup in your identification process. Some investors choose to identify a DST as “backup insurance” in the event their other identified properties do not close.

Farmland Insights

The farmland asset class, valued at nearly $4 trillion, has seen significant growth in institutional and professional investor engagement over the past two decades. Farmland offers a comprehensive list of investment features to add valuable diversification to investment portfolios while also participating in a sustainable asset class with attractive returns. Peoples Company’s Capital Markets team provides DST Farmland with comprehensive farmland data including historical returns, average rental rates, and regional market analysis. This industry-leading information is key to understanding the asset class and making sound investment decisions.

Farmland Insights

Sale Solutions For Farmers

DST Farmland is actively looking for acquisition opportunities across the country. We collaborate with farmland stakeholders including brokers, farmers, long-time landowners, new landowners, and other industry professionals to provide an alternative source of liquidity for farmland assets.

Selling your farm with DST Farmland unlocks multiple benefits including:

Customized Sales Solutions

OPTIONALITY TO REMAIN IN CONTROL OF FARM OPERATIONS

ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE DEBT ARRANGEMENT WITH PREFERRED RATES

COMPREHENSIVE DUE DILIGENCE AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

CONNECTION TO NUMEROUS PRIMED CAPITAL SOURCES

Please contact Hunter Norland, Director of Acquisitions, to explore solutions for your property.

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Team

DST Farmland is supported by Peoples Company’s Capital Markets team which is solely dedicated to matching capital sources with high-quality farmland opportunities and providing diligence, analysis, acquisition, and management.

Capital Markets sponsors the acquisition and management of farmland assets through a variety of structures including separate accounts, Delaware Statutory Trusts, syndicated offerings, and structured finance. Visit the link below to learn about the Peoples Company Capital Markets team and its additional services and products.

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