How do 1031 exchanges actually work — and how does LSCRE support investors and fund managers through the process?

In this episode of the LSCRE Podcast, Craig McGrouther sits down with Dasha Beardsley, Director of Investor Relations at LSCRE, to break down 1031 exchanges, investor experience, capital partners, and how LSCRE has facilitated over $150M in 1031 value.

This episode is a deep dive into how institutional-grade investor relations actually function behind the scenes.

Topics covered:

Dasha’s 4+ year evolution at LSCRE (from college to Director of IR)

How LSCRE delivers white-glove investor experience

Monthly reporting, transparency, and communication standards

Why response time and accessibility matter for investors

How LSCRE works with fund managers and capital allocators

The onboarding process for capital partners

Marketing, compliance, and brand alignment

Overview of LSCRE’s investor events and summits

💼 1031 EXCHANGES — IN DEPTH

What a 1031 exchange is (and what it’s not)

Why a Qualified Intermediary (QI) is critical

Common mistakes that disqualify exchanges

How much time investors really need to plan

TIC vs DST structures (and why LSCRE uses TICs)

Reverse 1031 exchanges explained

1033 exchanges (eminent domain scenarios)

How LSCRE structured four simultaneous 1031-related exchanges on one deal

Why Preserve at Copper Springs is 1031-eligible

When a 1031 makes sense — and when it doesn’t

LSCRE 1031 TRACK RECORD

~$150M total 1031 exchange value

~$70–80M in 1031 equity placed

Multiple repeat 1031 investors

Institutional lender coordination

Learn more about LSCRE:
www.lscre.com