That can work for a lifestyle buyer but isn't ideal for an investor.

The choice depends on personal goals and lifestyle preferences.Good luck!

Some groups seemed to be focused on using you as their cash cow to fund the organizers lifestyle. 

My husband and I dream of owning a business that will fund our lifestyle.

For most people to earn enough cashflow to have a comfortable lifestyle from rental properties may take many many years.

Even though the returns are low on the DST's and the fees are high, one way to look at is that in order to get that 5% return with no hassle, you in essence are paying a property manager to give you that lifestyle you want.

They promote a lifestyle versus how to actually do something. 3.

Nice to know you have great health consciousness and have good hobbies 

He even made a solid friendship with one of his tenants, who now handles some of the property managment for him.These neighborhoods are perfect if you want a vibrant urban lifestyle while also reaping strong rental returns.

The price to get in is obviously TOUGH, but if you have a pile of cash to play with, it's hard to argue with or beat the long term results of the cities with the best job markets and lifestyle (for those who can afford it) in the world.