It sounds like DST may be risky and best avoided. this is my thought process :if you dont have replacement property --> DST is goodif capital gain is less than 100k --> just pay taxbest USE for 1031 in my opinion-->STR in hawaii/tahoe/ski resort/FL beachif you want to sell in phases (as REIT stock) ---> Sec 721 is good rarely the best option is going to TIC/syndication, this would go to another rabbit hole of headache. 

However, there is such a thing as a self-directed solo 401k plan which is very popular for those who are self employed.Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k Similarities Both were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business.  

What about leaking roofs or accidents you can't predict?

One of the misconceptions investors have is they open a LLC for real estate and owning rentals and think they can get business credit, which would be like opening a LLC to trade stocks - business must be operating and generate revenue and EBITDA

I have about 50k in crypto stuff, 21k in a Roth 401k, another 11k in some stocks and 9k in a checking.

Their styles, prices and quality are unbeatable, and they have huge stock.

You can do this with people at church, people at a ball game, your hairdresser, anyone who is getting garbage returns in the stock market or a CD.

Trying to avoid spending 2K on a brand new one as we may rehab the kitchen and replace all the appliances in a few years.This is the exact model looking to replace. https://www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-24-Built-In-Gas-Ov...It was on sale but have not been able to find anywhere that has in stock. 

The alternative would be to invest $260K in the stock market. 

The other brokerage is where I invest some of the money in stocks to help it grow faster.