Amit grew up in a family of real estate professionals, and early on, he saw how smart investing has helped people generate wealth and help them to live the way they dreamed.

Now, as a real estate professional with Fortitude Investment Group, Amit helps rental property owners and investors navigate 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), and passive real estate investment opportunities.

With over 15 years of experience in real estate, Amit has worked in both domestic and international markets, including developing shopping malls in China.

Many real estate investors know that 1031 exchanges are a powerful way to defer capital gains taxes, but few have explored the Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) as an alternative to traditional 1031 exchanges. Could this lesser-known tool provide greater flexibility, diversification, and passive income for investors looking to simplify their portfolios?

According to Amit Urban, a seasoned real estate expert, DSTs are highly effective tools that allow investors to reinvest their 1031 exchange proceeds into institutional-grade properties without the burden of direct management. He highlights that DSTs provide diversification across multiple asset classes, passive income, and estate planning benefits, making them an attractive option for those transitioning out of hands-on property management. Amit highlights common examples and reasons investors are turning to DSTs as a way to preserve and grow their wealth while reducing taxes and operational headaches.

In this episode of the Pillar6 Podcast, host Roman Polnar sits down with Amit Urban, Registered Representative at Fortitude Investment Group, to discuss how DSTs fit into the 1031 exchange landscape. They break down who benefits most from DSTs, how they compare to direct property ownership, and why they offer a compelling tax-deferral strategy. Amit also shares key considerations, risks, and estate planning advantages of using DSTs as a long-term wealth-building tool.

• Roman M. Polnar on LinkedIn
• Pillar6 Advisors
• Amit Urban on LinkedIn
• Fortitude Investment Group
• The Go-Giver, Expanded Edition: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea by Bob Burg and John David Mann