She aims high and typically locks in top tier tenants.  

You can capture the potential tenants vital information and send them a lock box code so you do not have to be present.

Locking in Price: You can agree on a purchase price upfront, which can be beneficial in a rising market.

As for ourselves, we are always looking, but not buying at the moment as we think our money is better off sitting in a high yield savings account, versus locking in a high rate on a mortgage.I'm not trying to be a nay-sayer - as real estate is awesome.  

I've been taking with them for 2yrs now but haven't pulled the trigger on what they bring to the table.

Can the LLC transfer the 1031/DST to the partners in their names as part of the LLC close-out Distribution without triggering any bad things such as income tax or invalid ownership of 1031/DST?

We were married recently, and when we add in our wedding gifts with what we have been saving on our own for years, we feel that we are finally ready to pull the trigger on our first property purchase.We actually live about 90 minutes south of the ski area that we are looking to invest in, but it is an area that I am very familiar with as I have been going there my whole life.

I'm prepared to pull the investment trigger when my money is in line with that, but learning along the way while I get that side in order.

Just had another example of "no response" that triggered me re-reading this thread.....Luis, yes, I thought about this too, as many gurus seem to advise that people establish a buyer list first.  

I've got several triggers in place that have to be met before the transactional lender wires their money on the day of closing.