Comparison

DST vs Direct Multifamily

Educational comparison: DST vs Direct Multifamily. Not investment advice.

Educational comparison of passive DST ownership versus direct multifamily ownership.

DimensionDSTDirect Multifamily
Management

Fully passive — sponsor manages

Active or via third-party manager

Liquidity

Very low — full hold period

Moderate — months to sell

Diversification

Multiple properties per offering possible

Single asset, single market

Eligibility

Accredited investors only

No accreditation requirement

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