What if you could sell a property, defer capital gains taxes, increase your income, and eliminate landlord headaches — all at the same time?

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Ben Carmona, Managing Partner at Perch Wealth, to unpack the real-world strategies behind 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), and passive commercial real estate investing.

This is a practical, investor-focused conversation designed for property owners, brokers, and high-net-worth individuals who want to understand how sophisticated investors preserve wealth and reduce taxes legally using tools most people never learn about.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• What a 1031 Exchange Actually Is
• What Is an Accredited Investor?
• Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs): Passive 1031 Replacement Options
• Passive Income vs Active Landlord Ownership
• Best Asset Classes for Passive CRE Investors Today
• Risks and Downsides You Should Actually Know

Guest Spotlight:

Ben Carmona is the Managing Partner at Perch Wealth, where he advises investors on 1031 exchange strategies, DST offerings, and passive real estate investment solutions. He brings more than 20 years of experience across acquisitions, underwriting, syndications, and investor advisory.

🌐 https://www.perchwealth.com

Save the episode so you understand 1031 exchanges before you need one.

Share it with any property owner who plans to sell real estate in the next 12–24 months.