Dwight Kay, Founder and CEO of Kay Properties & Investments Presents to More Than 150 Accredited 1031 Exchange Investors on the Critical Importance of Having Access and Diversification Options when Considering any Delaware Statutory Trust and 721 UPREIT Offerings

Delivered during the firm's recent Kay Investor Day, Kay explained why having access to DST and 721 UPREIT offerings from over 25 different DST and REIT sponsor companies is of utmost importance.

LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dwight Kay, Founder and CEO of Kay Properties & Investments delivered a timely message to more than 150 accredited investors about the importance of having access to a wide variety of DST 1031 exchange and 721 UPREIT offerings and sponsor companies.

"We firmly believe that it is paramount for investors to recognize that access and diversification is crucial when considering any 1031 exchange Delaware Statutory Trust and 721 UPREIT offering. It is crucial for investors to have access to multiple exchange opportunities so that they can compare and contrast various DSTs and 721 UPREITs, compare different sponsors and their track records, look at the potential pros, look at the potential cons, and compare a wide variety of DST sponsors and 721 UPREIT offerings side by side," said Kay.

As a result of this firm belief and investment strategy, the Kay Properties online marketplace was born. A virtual portal of current real estate investment opportunities for accredited 1031 exchange and direct cash investors, the www.kpi1031.com online marketplace is considered by thousands of investors to be a best-in-class platform that connects high-net-worth investors with 1031 and 721 real estate offerings. Designed for ease of use and efficacy, the Kay platform is also a place where more than 25 different Delaware Statutory Trust and REIT sponsor firms connect with tens of thousands of high-net-worth investors seeking to deploy capital into real estate offerings. 

Kay explained that in addition to being able to review DST and 721 UPREIT opportunities online, investors can also log in for free, and receive access to full due diligence material on each of the offerings including but not limited to: the Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), Appraisals, Property Condition Reports, Zoning Reports, Environmental Reports, Sponsor company track records, and more.

"The marketplace has been incredibly successful and widely adopted by thousands of investors across the country. It's a chance to review not just the business plans, property reports, and debt structures, but also an opportunity to review the presenting sponsor companies. It really is a place that connects all sides of the 1031 Exchange equation," said Kay.

Investor Attendance Of Kay's Presentation Was Strong

Investors from across the nation—spanning Hawaii to Florida—were engrossed by Kay's presentation as he unveiled the origins of his access and diversification strategy.

"My journey in the DST space began nearly two decades ag as a commercial real estate analyst—dissecting appraisals, stress-testing cash flows, analyzing the proformas and understanding how they were underwritten, and really looking at each deal from a real estate standpoint," recalls Kay.

It was during this time, Kay explained, that he uncovered a glaring gap in the industry. He was shocked to learn that many investors would routinely and unknowingly entrust $5M-$10M 1031 exchanges to financial advisors - experts in stocks and bonds, but often novices in real estate only completing one or two 1031 exchanges per year.

"The financial advisors would say, 'real estate? Oh yes, I can help you with that too. Here is the best deal in the market.' And I looked at that and thought I would never offer an investor just one option. That's just not the smart way to invest in real estate.  You need to poll the market, see what's available both on and off market, and pull together 15+ different properties that make sense based on their criteria, goals, risk tolerances and objectives," said Kay.

The Investor Education Gap and Why Choice Matters

This disconnect became the driving force behind Kay's mission to create an online platform where investors would have access to options and diversification (*Diversification does not guarantee profits or protect against losses). 

"We've also built an internal due diligence team that continuously reviews and evaluates DST and 721 UPREIT offerings from over 25 sponsor companies before they are ever posted on our platform. So investors can use our platform to really understand the market and understand what's out there and the different strategies that they can pursue. I think it is just so important that investors know that they should review as many options as possible, and the Kay Properties online marketplace is a great place to start," explained Kay.

"All real estate and DST and 721 UPREIT offerings contain risk.  The properties and investments can go up in value and can go down in value.  It is vitally important for all investors prior to participating in any type of DST or 721 UPREIT offering to read the Private Placement Memorandum for a full discussion of the risk factors involved with participating," said Kay. 

"One of the things that sets Kay Properties apart is we are very transparent and upfront with investors regarding the risks of these investments.  We seek to walk our investors through these risks so that they understand what can go wrong. The DST and 721 UPREIT world is very nuanced and after having helped over 4,000 investors nationwide with this investment strategy, over nearly two decades, we have put together a very thorough process of educating investors on not just the potential benefits but also the potential risks factors," explained Kay.

About Kay Properties and www.kpi1031.com: 

Kay Properties helps investors choose 1031 exchange investments that help them focus on what they truly love in life, whether that be their children, grandkids, travel, hobbies, or other endeavors (NO MORE 3 T's - Tenants, Toilets and Trash!). We have helped 1031 exchange investors for nearly two decades exchange into over 9,100 - 1031 exchange investments. Please visit www.kpi1031.com for access to our team's experience, educational library and our full 1031 exchange investment menu.

* Due diligence is an important step in evaluating any investment, but it does not guarantee success or prevent losses. All investments carry inherent risks, and past performance or thorough analysis cannot ensure future results. This material is not tax or legal advice. Please consult your CPA/attorney for guidance. Past performance does not guarantee or indicate the likelihood of future results. Diversification does not guarantee returns and does not protect against loss. Potential cash flow, potential returns and potential appreciation are not guaranteed. There is a risk of loss of the entire investment principal. Please read the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) for the offerings business plan and risk factors before investing. Securities offered through FNEX Capital LLC member FINRA, SIPC.

SOURCE Kay Properties and Investments