B/Ds are usually paid via commissions for selling the DST, but if you go through an RIA, most DST providers pass along a "gross-up bonus" directly to the investor since they no longer have to pay the B/D a commission.

I would probably start monthly or bi-weekly "safety inspections" to A) document any lack of evidence of risks/issues to the tenant's safety to be prepared to legally defend yourself in the future, and B) to monitor for new/worsening damage to the unit.

Example:-------------------Tenant A - Grandma Millie's Sewing ShopBeen in business 1 year, decently profitable, signs 5 year lease.Rent = $60,000/yearTenant B - Eye Doctor office.Been in business 5 years, quite profitable, signs 5 year lease.Rent = $55,000/yearTenant C - Subway5 year leaseRent = $50,000/year-------------------If I assign the following Cap Rates, I get these building values:Tenant A / 10% cap rate60k/.1 = $600,000Tenant B / 8.5% cap rate55k/.085= $647,000Tenant C / 7% cap rate50k/.07 = $714,000(or even $45k at 6% cap rate = $750k)-------------------I just made up all of these numbers.  

Quote from @B Ryans: Recently acquired a 4 unit multi family in DC using 203k that has been fully renovated.

B can cost $30-$50k to setup and furnish from scratch.

B you can get to on your own, you want to build your own framework first, but you will need someone to help you get to C most of the time.

@Alex P.Here's a few references to start that may help you to find the answer to your question: Treasury regulation §301.7701-(3)(b)(1)IRS Private Letter Rulings 9807013, 200732012 and 201216007If you need help finding these or interpreting them, as well as knowing how reliable they are for you to use for your own taxes, consult a tax professional. 

Hey @Will B. - talk to him and figure out what's important to him. 

These "hipsters" are young college grads who will live in areas that are (A) relatively inexpensive, (B) low or trending down in crime, (C) close to attractive civic amenities, and (D) are close enough to jobs. 

Have a plan B if you're in an area in which ST rentals could get banned.