"Since 2007, we have completed seven 1031 exchanges utilizing Brad Watt's expertise totaling $35 million. The quality and stability of our DST assets provide my family with great comfort. Put your trust in Petra Capital Properties and you will sleep well at night."CB Craig B. — $35 Million across seven 1031 exchanges since 2007
Case studies
How Petra frames custom portfolio decisions.
The following examples are hypothetical and representative. They are intended to illustrate how Petra approaches portfolio design, not to guarantee any specific outcome.
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Hypothetical case study
Optimize return. Minimize risk.
The following is a hypothetical example of a 1031 exchange investor selling an actively managed fourplex residential rental property and reinvesting into a passively owned, diversified DST portfolio. The example is illustrative only. Actual results will vary based on individual circumstances.
Investor profile
| Ownership type | Individual |
|---|---|
| Property management | Active (self-managed) |
| Investor age | 62 |
| Property age | 20 years |
| Debt replacement | Required |
| Risk posture | Moderately conservative |
Relinquished property details
| Sale proceeds | $1,500,000 |
|---|---|
| Debt payoff | $400,000 |
| Closing costs | $20,000 |
| 1031 exchange equity | $1,080,000 |
Investor objectives
- Capital preservation
- Full tax deferral via 1031 exchange
- Monthly passive income
- 5–7 year exit strategy
- Estate planning and legacy considerations
- Non-recourse debt replacement
Multiple portfolio combinations were evaluated to align investment objectives with risk tolerance.
Representative replacement portfolio allocation
Multifamily
40%
Industrial / Logistics
35%
Medical / Net Lease
25%
Illustrative only. Actual allocations vary by client and available inventory. Distributions not guaranteed.
Petra's guiding principle
"Building smarter DST portfolios for better outcomes. A 1031 exchange is an investment strategy first and a tax strategy second. Whatever you do, don't get these out of order. The consequences could be epic."— Brad Watt, CEO & Founder, Petra Capital Properties
Client highlights
Real outcomes from real client relationships.
"I recently closed on four DST 1031 exchange properties with Petra Capital Properties and their approach to risk management and diversified asset allocation allowed me to actively participate in the construction of my portfolio. Their POPP technology platform was invaluable."JB Jon B. — $2M+ diversified DST portfolio, four DSTs
Get your custom POPP
Contact Petra to personalize your 1031 portfolio.
Petra has a spectrum of customized 1031 solutions that can meet a wide range of capital requirements. A Portfolio Design Session is where that process starts.
The case study above is hypothetical and for illustrative purposes only. Petra has a spectrum of
customized 1031 solutions that can meet various capital requirements. All offerings are available
to accredited investors only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Distributions
are not guaranteed.