Now that I'm retired I "eat" some of the profits, but because I did this for so long while I was working my total leverage is about 25-30% with a bunch of properties free and clear.

Otherwise, the DST fees eat up the tax Ruthie- Yes they are in control for when the property is sold.

That is what I am trying to figure out, "what is the problem trying to solve" I view this as a problem for the current owner - who wants their cake and eat it too.

You probably won't like it but, hey, you can't always have your cake and eat it too.

Quote from @V.G Jason: Organize taxes and eat better.  

If they are selling for under $250k I might just eat it.

The tenants have paid and if someone is thinking about moving out then an extra surcharge that hits if they aren't out in time for us to turn the place for a lucrative AirBNB short term rental can help massage the move out timing.That said with MTR we do not have the cleaning costs that eat up a lot of STR gross, and its lower hassle in some ways.  

Sometimes elephants must die so lions can eat.

I’m eating breakfast and adding thoughts as they pop in my head. 

If you just need recommendations for where to go, things to do, places to eat I'm more than happy to share tips. ...While you're here Please visit downtown and of course, the beaches...Downtown is small and flourishing area with many places to go and eat that are highly walkable.