I'd be happy to help them out.

I’d also look into using an FHA 203k renovation loan, allowing me to buy something unqualified for a standard mortgage, which would weed out a lot of competition and push the price lower.

This helps developer recover higher sales price on resale than they spent in extra TI's.DST's can work in certain situations but there can be other investment alternatives. 

You will find that people are successful in every market you mentioned but depending on your cash position, a successful rental in one location or the other might not be as ideal for you. 

Can you share any specific property numbers or details you are referring to?

Additionally, managing series LLCs can be challenging, especially when it comes to opening bank accounts or handling titles for individual cells, which can create unnecessary complexity.

Can someone explain how they can do that? 

The first factor to consider is Proposition 19, which will trigger a reassessment of property taxes if the home is transferred to either of your father-in-law’s daughters.

Show the hero photo for each listing to the group and ask them which one they are most likely to click on and which is least likely.

The answer is Yes, you can.