Peachtree Group expands DST platform with Class-A industrial acquisition in Dallas-Fort Worth

 Peachtree Group, a commercial real estate investment firm managing over $8 billion in assets across equity and debt strategies, has announced the latest addition to its Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) portfolio with the acquisition of a newly developed, Class-A industrial facility in Mansfield, Texas. The move reflects the firm’s strategic expansion into the industrial sector as it strengthens its diversified investment offerings for 1031 exchange investors.

“In today’s higher-rate environment, where tighter credit and volatile valuations challenge traditional ownership, DSTs have emerged as a compelling alternative,” said Greg Friedman, Managing Principal and CEO of Peachtree. “They deliver attractive cash flows backed by institutional-quality assets, while also offering tax advantages, professional management and diversification.”

Located in the high-growth Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the Mansfield property spans 131,040 square feet and was completed in 2025. Designed as a rear-load warehouse, the building features 36-foot clear heights, a three-acre outdoor storage yard, and future expansion potential. The asset was acquired at a competitive rate of $180 per square foot – below prevailing market comps—and is fully leased to Ferguson, a leading North American distributor to professional contractors.

Ferguson has entered into a 10-year corporate lease beginning in March 2025, including 3% annual rent increases, two five-year renewal options, and limited landlord obligations. As an investment-grade tenant (S&P: BBB+, Moody’s: Baa1), Ferguson enhances the stability of the asset’s income stream and supports the long-term risk profile of the DST.

Since launching its DST program in 2022, Peachtree Group has completed approximately $320 million in debt-free DST transactions. The platform is designed to deliver tax deferral benefits, risk-adjusted returns, and long-term value creation through a combination of DSTs, Opportunity Zone investments, and REIT structures – all supported by Peachtree’s vertically integrated operations and asset management.

“Expanding into the industrial sector is a natural step toward building a diversified DST platform that can perform across cycles,” said Tim Witt, President of 1031 Exchange and DST Products at Peachtree. “DSTs turn a looming tax bill into compounding wealth, keeping money working in commercial real estate, but its true power is in pairing tax efficiency with institutional-quality investments that stand on their own merits.”

The firm’s entry into the industrial segment follows a broader trend among institutional investors seeking to diversify into logistics-oriented real estate in supply chain hubs like DFW. For real estate professionals, intermediaries, and 1031 exchange advisors, the Mansfield asset offers a compelling option for clients seeking stable, tax-efficient investments backed by strong fundamentals.

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