Fund Friday E80: Raising Real Money the Smart Way with Dasha Beardsley

In this Fund Friday episode, Craig McGrouther interviews Dasha Beardsley, Director of Investor Relations at Lone Star Capital and now author of Maximizing Wealth through Syndicated 1031 Exchanges. They dive into how passive investors can use 1031 exchanges to defer taxes, scale into larger deals, and preserve wealth across generations. Dasha shares why many experienced real estate investors still don’t know they can 1031 into syndications — and how Lone Star’s structure makes this accessible and efficient. They also highlight key differences between syndicated exchanges and DSTs, the legal process behind a successful exchange, and what sets Lone Star apart as a long-term partner for rolling equity. Plus, hear how this year’s LSC Summit is evolving to provide an even more curated, high-value networking experience for serious investors and sponsors alike. Check it out now at Maximizing1031.com to learn more. Learn more about Lone Star Capital at www.lscre.com. Apply to attend the LSC Summit 2025: www.lscsummit.com Get a FREE copy of the Passive Investor Guide: https://www.lscre.com/content/passive-investor-guide Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our FREE underwriting model package: https://www.lscre.com/resource/fof-underwriting-toolkit Follow Rob Beardsley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-beardsley/ Read Rob’s articles: https://www.lscre.com/blog