Then talk to a qualified, professional QI like @Dave Foster.

Looks like you have a ton of experience and will be a good asset to this group! 

Sounds like either some of the information provided may have been exaggerated or changed, or possibly you could have been dealing with an identity theft situation as well.

It seems like lease-purchase and seller-carry are better strategies but perhaps it's only because I don't yet understand the nuances of your escrow strategy.

Not likely to produce the result you think you'll get.

Would like some feedback on folks experiences working with Kay Properties in doing at 1031 to a DST.

I do understand that the answer likely varies depending on location - this is in a very nice suburb of Philadelphia. 

But if you want to maximize your deductions now or plan to sell the property soon, then using it now could be better.Also, if you or your spouse qualify as a Real Estate Professional for tax purposes, the losses could offset other income, like your W-2 salary.

Like I said- just another issue to help you make up your mind.

Hi Robel-Thank you for sharing you have been experiencing self-doubt and its is making you feel like you will fail in your real estate investing.I appreciate your honesty and making yourself vulnerable with the question.