Learn More About 1031 DST Sponsor Firms
Baker 1031 Investments partners with institutional-quality sponsors to deliver attractive, consistent results for 1031 exchange investors.
Inland
Inland specializes in multiple-owner, tax-focused private placement investments, including Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) 1031 Exchange programs and Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) opportunities across the United States. With over 20 years of experience, Inland has sponsored 313 private placement programs, acquiring more than $17 billion in assets and managing approximately $12.3 billion in assets under management (AUM). Inland is one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate and finance groups with over 50 years of experience. Investors benefit from a comprehensive platform offering acquisition, asset management, and disposition services.
Griffin Capital
Founded in 1995, Griffin Capital is an experienced full-service real estate investment and management company with a diverse portfolio of high-quality rental housing assets across the United States. The firm creates thematic investment solutions to meet the needs of Griffin Capital’s investors and the communities in which the firm invests. As investors first and foremost, Griffin Capital combines rigorous fundamental research and deep experience across its tenured investment team to identify and pursue investment solutions underpinned by compelling secular growth themes within the rental housing sector.
Medalist
Medalist Diversified REIT Inc. is a Virginia-based real estate investment trust that specializes in acquiring, owning and managing value-add commercial real estate in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. The Company’s strategy is to focus on value-add and opportunistic commercial real estate which is expected to provide an attractive balance of risk and returns. Medalist utilizes a rigorous, consistent and replicable process for sourcing and conducting due diligence of acquisitions. The Company seeks to maximize operating performance of current properties by utilizing a hands-on approach to property management while monitoring the middle market real estate markets in the southeast for acquisition opportunities and disposal of properties as considered appropriate.
Passco
Passco Companies curates a diverse range of Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investments, offering investors access to institutional-grade real estate with income-generating potential. Specializing in multifamily and commercial property acquisitions, Passco focuses on markets poised for growth and long-term performance. With over $8 billion in total acquisitions and more than $4 billion in assets under management, their seasoned team combines market expertise and proactive asset management to create opportunities tailored to investor needs.
Syndicated Equities
Since 1986, Syndicated Equities has made investments in over $2 billion of institutional-quality real estate on behalf of accredited investors and 1031 exchange investors. Syndicated provides opportunities for individuals and family offices seeking direct real estate investments, including those seeking replacement property for 1031 exchanges in a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) or Tenancy-In-Common.
Sealy
Sealy & Company (“Sealy”) was founded in 1946. Today, Sealy is a recognized leader in acquiring, developing, and redeveloping industrial/flex, regional distribution warehouse, and other industrial properties. Sealy owns and manages more than $3.2 billion of assets under management totaling over 35 million square feet across 31 markets. Sealy’s fully integrated platform, including five offices and over 125 employees, is built on a foundation of proven deal sense, carefully curated market knowledge, and clearly defined investment, operational, and ownership strategies. Sealy strives to provide solutions that create a positive impact and lasting value for their investors, their assets, their employees, and the communities they serve.
BridgeView
Bridgeview Real Estate is a privately held owner, developer, and operator of commercial real estate in Texas with a primary focus on multifamily, office, and mixed-use properties. Their investments are opportunistic in nature and include primarily high-quality real estate in core or secondary markets. They provide unique investment opportunities that generate substantial returns on behalf of their institutional partners, private investors, and our own principals. While their principals are individually creative in character, collectively they provide accretive expertise in multiple product segments that span all facets of real estate, including investment management, asset management, property management, and construction & development.
Bluerock
Bluerock specializes in acquiring, managing, and offering DST investment opportunities in core real estate sectors. These include high-demand multifamily properties, office spaces in thriving business districts, and retail centers with robust tenant demand. With a focus on markets exhibiting strong economic and population growth, BVEX aims to provide investors with access to stable and potentially lucrative real estate opportunities.
ExchangeRight
Founded in 2012, ExchangeRight is a real estate investment firm specializing in net-leased assets within the retail and healthcare sectors. The firm manages over $6.1 billion in assets across more than 1,200 properties in 47 states, with a portfolio focused on investment-grade tenants and necessity-based businesses like Walgreens, Kroger, and Dollar General. ExchangeRight maintains a 99.75% leased portfolio with an average lease term of 7.9 years, ensuring steady cash flow and reliable performance. The firm has demonstrated a strong track record with 100% of rents collected.
NexPoint
NexPoint is a leading alternative investment platform, delivering a diverse range of innovative financial solutions. With a robust foundation in real estate, healthcare, and alternative investment sectors, NexPoint specializes in creating tailored investment opportunities designed to meet evolving market demands. Known for their strategic vision and dedication to excellence, NexPoint offers expertly managed Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and other products to help investors achieve long-term financial goals.
Peachtree Group
Peachtree Group offers a growing Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) platform featuring multifamily and hospitality assets, providing investors with access to diversified real estate opportunities. Building upon its established presence in the hospitality sector, Peachtree’s DST program now encompasses both hotel and multifamily assets, aiming to provide stable income and potential appreciation. Since launching the DST program in 2022, Peachtree has completed seven debt-free DST acquisitions and ranked as a top 15 DST sponsor in 2024. As a vertically integrated investment management firm with a multi-billion-dollar portfolio, Peachtree leverages its comprehensive expertise across acquisitions, development, and lending to deliver tailored real estate investment solutions.
Starboard Realty Advisors
Starboard Realty Advisors, headquartered in Irvine, California, is a privately held, fully integrated real estate investment firm specializing in acquiring, developing, and managing multifamily and commercial properties across the United States. With nearly 40 years of experience, Starboard focuses on identifying well-located assets with growth potential, aiming to build wealth for investors through strategic acquisitions and proactive management. Their comprehensive platform encompasses the entire investment lifecycle, offering opportunities for those seeking to diversify their real estate portfolios.
Apollo Global Management
Apollo Global Management is a global alternative asset manager and retirement services provider with approximately $938 billion in assets under management. The firm operates an integrated platform across Yield, Hybrid, and Equity strategies, providing bespoke capital solutions to businesses while securing long-term returns for institutional and individual investors via its Athene retirement business. Focused on private markets, Apollo targets investment opportunities in global infrastructure, energy transition, and corporate credit to drive consistent performance throughout market cycles.
Invesco
Invesco offers DST investment solutions designed to help investors defer capital gains taxes through 1031 Exchanges. By providing access to institutional-grade properties across various sectors, including industrial and cold storage, Invesco’s DST program is designed to balance income potential with long-term asset growth. Invesco is a global asset manager overseeing more than $90 billion in real estate assets. Investors gain the advantage of a well-established firm known for its disciplined investment strategy and commitment to value creation.
VENU
Venu Holding Corporation (NYSE: VENU) is a premier developer and operator of luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations and upscale hospitality. Founded in 2017 by Chairman and CEO J.W. Roth, who maintains a significant 33% ownership stake, the company specializes in a "fan-founded, fan-owned" model that integrates high-capacity outdoor amphitheaters with full-service restaurants and bars. As of early 2026, Venu manages a real estate portfolio appraised at $1.24 billion, leveraging strategic public-private partnerships and high-profile alliances with partners like AEG Presents and Aramark to scale its national footprint.
Capital Square
Capital Square offers tax-deferred 1031 Exchange opportunities through carefully structured real estate investments. With a focus on diverse asset classes like multifamily, office, and industrial properties, Capital Square provides access to income-generating properties designed for long-term performance. Capital Square is a national real estate firm with over $7.8 billion in transaction volume since 2012. Investors benefit from a comprehensive, vertically integrated platform covering acquisition, property management, and asset disposition.
Performance Data Separated by Sponsor
Because Baker 1031 Investments performs thorough due diligence of all investment sponsor firms and investment offerings, our clients have historically outperformed the DST market average by nearly 1.5x.
Our history of outperformance is one of the many reasons why over 250,000 investors have chosen Baker 1031 Investments for their DST education, transaction, and advisory needs.
Comparing Baker 1031's Preferred Sponsors to Market Average
Even before factoring in real estate's tax advantages, Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investments through Baker 1031 Investments outperform other investment types and have a lower average risk profile. Our thorough due diligence process and proprietary data provide us with unique insights that we provide our clients when they are making important investment decisions.