Produced from the popular weekly Kay Properties conference call program, Kay Properties team members, Senior Vice President Matt McFarland and Vice President Tim Emanuel, break down how high-leverage DSTs (typically 75–90% loan-to-value) can potentially help investors replace significant debt without qualifying for a new loan.
LOS ANGELES, CA – May 27, 2026 – Kay Properties & Investments, a nationally recognized advisory firm specializing in Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) and 1031 exchange investments, today announced the release of a new episode of its DST Essentials podcast. The episode, titled "Zero Coupon DST Strategy: A Powerful Tool for 1031 Exchange Investors with High Debt Replacement Needs," provides a comprehensive overview of a frequently overlooked but highly effective DST strategy.
The episode features Kay Properties Senior Vice President Matt McFarland and Vice President, Tim Emanuel, who explain how zero-coupon DSTs work. Zero-Coupon DSTs are offerings that have high loan-to-values, typically structured with 75% to 90% loan-to-value ratios, which are structured so that all rental income is applied toward debt service and pay no cash flow to investors during the hold period.
The episode covers several key topics, including the types of properties used in zero coupon DSTs—such as mission-critical assets leased to investment-grade tenants and government agencies—as well as the advantages of the strategy for investors needing to replace significant debt without qualifying for a new loan or adding additional cash to the offering.
The episode also discusses in detail the associated risks, real-world investor examples, and how the strategy can be combined with debt-free DSTs to create a diversified 1031 exchange portfolio.
Kay Properties & Investments has consistently produced the popular conference call and podcast series for many years, and continues to attract additional listeners who are interested in learning the nuances of Delaware Statutory Trust 1031 exchange investment strategies.
The full episode is available at www.kpi1031.com and on major podcast platforms.
"The DST Essentials podcast series has become a go-to resource for 1031 exchange investors because each week, we walk listeners through the nuances, the risks, and the real-world strategies that thousands of our investors have used to complete successful 1031 exchanges. I strongly encourage anyone considering a DST to log in, listen, and learn from these popular podcast episodes,” said Dwight Kay, founder and CEO of Kay Properties & Investments