Comparison

Active vs Passive Ownership

Educational comparison: Active vs Passive. Not investment advice.

Comparing hands-on direct ownership with passive structures like DSTs.

DimensionActivePassive
Time commitment

High

Minimal

Control

Full owner control

Sponsor controls decisions

Personal guarantees

Often required for financing

None — non-recourse debt

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