If you decide to go the Airbnb route in either city, be sure to check local regulations around short-term rentals to avoid any surprises.

If you are inclined to go down the DST route, I would highly recommend going with a RIA who can help save you on fees and provide true due diligence analysis.

It doesn't necessarily hurt resale here although you have to know that you're going to be required to carry flood insurance which obviously can skew some numbers.

They are going to put 75% of the purchasing price.

The biggest lesson learned here is that there are going to be mistakes made or problems that come up, and so having patience and communication thoroughly with your partner and team are key to getting through the process.

Is there really any other variation on this merry-go-round or certain failure?

So, my value would be able to list the homes/lots and help in any way that I can to assist in the process to get everything going.

FSBO is very possible in hot markets.. if you already have buyers lined up.. in markets that are not hot your going to get deluged by investors looking to low ball..

My question is, when you are looking to partner with someone to fund the down payment, what is the best way to find a partner without going to family/friends?

I started working with Rent To Retirement last year and really like what they got going on over there as well.