Imagine my surprise to see this factually incorrect, libelous post on Bigger Pockets, a forum that I have contributed to for many, many years.

Yep I know it- I've had multiple tax clients over the years face a mean surprise with that. 

Just make sure to fully understand the loan terms, especially the interest rate and repayment schedule, so there are no surprises.2.Condition of the Property: If the property isn’t in really rough shape and you were able to get insurance on it using a 4-point inspection and wind mitigation, you might even qualify for traditional funding options like FHA, Conventinal, VA, a cash-out refinance or a home equity line of credit (HELOC).

Like others on here, I am surprised that there is not more knowledge about DSTs.

Too many people chase returns and do not research the offering or risk - for me personally, I think this offering was a very bad investment thesis and am not surprised by the outcome - but I also think STR's and MTR's are dumb as well - so its not a knock on one person or one business model.

I am over them and can't do this anymore.I'd say it's unbelievable, but at this point, I'm not surprised.

Have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner? As home values rise, so does your net worth. And, if you’ve been in your house for a few years (or longer), there’s a...

I did this and I found out that there is a surprising amount of people in my life that invest.

Some investors thrive in these situations, while others prefer clearer paths to ROI.Before proceeding, consult with a real estate attorney and conduct a title search to uncover any surprises.

Closing costs + rent ready costs + lease out costs - those you need to be compensated for and new investors are always surprised that they can add up to 5 or 10 or 15K.