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Ray DeWitt

Ray is the President & Co-Founder of 1031 DST Group. With 20+ years of experience, he helps investors navigate tax-efficient strategies and build lasting financial confidence.

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Tired of Toilets, Tenants, and Trash? Understanding Passive Real Estate Through 1031 DSTs by Ray DeWitt

For many real estate investors, owning property begins as a rewarding path toward financial independence. Rental properties can generate income, provide long-term appreciation, and...

Retire From Management, Not From Income: Jeffrey Hayzlett Interviews Ray DeWitt

Ray DeWitt, President and Co-Founder of 1031 DST Group, recently joined Jeffrey Hayzlett on All Business Podcast for a conversation centered on a question...

Ray DeWitt: “Owning Real Estate Should Not Feel Like a Second Full Time Job“

When Ownership Starts to Feel Heavy I talk to a lot of people who didn’t set out to become full-time landlords. They bought a property...

Ray DeWitt on Investment Education and Transparency

Hi, I’m Ray DeWitt, President and Co-Founder of 1031 DST Group. Over time, we’ve learned that the biggest challenge many people face isn’t effort or...

Ray DeWitt on Tax Awareness and Timing as the Year Begins

My name is Ray DeWitt, and after more than two decades working in financial services, I’ve noticed that, like many aspects of life, January...

Ray DeWitt: How I Became “The 1031 DST Guy”

My name is Ray DeWitt, and after more than two decades in financial services, I became known for helping real estate owners and high-income...

Ray DeWitt On Exploring Alternative Assets: New Avenues for Preserving and Growing Wealth

Traditional public markets can react quickly to headlines, economic reports, and policy changes. For many investors, this creates an interest in approaches that do...

Ray DeWitt on Building Income and Legacy Through Tax-Aware Planning

Wealth isn’t only measured in numbers. For many professionals, executives, and families, true wealth means knowing that income will last, loved ones will be...

Private Markets, Alternative Assets, and the Accredited Investor Advantage

Reaching accredited investor status is a milestone few achieve. It reflects years of work, consistent decision-making, or a legacy to honor and protect. Yet...

Private Markets, Alternative Assets, and the Accredited Investor Advantage

Reaching accredited investor status is a milestone few achieve. It reflects years of work, consistent decision-making, or a legacy to honor and protect. Yet...

Selling Your Assets? How to Turn Liquidity Into Lasting Income

Selling a property, company, or major asset is often one of life’s defining milestones. It reflects years of work, focus, and discipline finally materializing...

How Capital Gains Quietly Drain Wealth and What You Can Do About It

Every win should last. Selling a company, closing a property deal, or realizing a strong investment is meant to feel like a reward for...