This is why I don't recommend conservation easements to most people, and the ones that I do recommend them to both:-  Understand the risks associated with these types of investments; and-  Have the ability to scrutinize the Prospectus and the investment deal being offered to be comfortable that it's not over-promising on what it's delivering.If you're not in the position to do both of the above, my recommendation is DO NOT investment in conservation easements or other real estate tax shelters.Btw, I'm starting to see these 7:1, 8:1 and even 9:1 deals. 

I also stay in Airbnb’s all the time and I promise there’s no partying.

The long-term benefits seem promising, but it's a considerable leap.Delay Action and Save More: Alternatively, I could pause any immediate investment, focusing on boosting my savings for a larger down payment on a more significant property next year.Your experiences, insights, and any advice you can share would be immensely valuable to me.

Bank statements are nothing but a sanity check in case you think they provided fake tax returns maybe.

While that’s promising, it doesn’t address the challenge posed by currently high interest rates.

After all art school is not promising much. :/ I was hoping someone on here could help me make my first moves to getting an income property or my fist condo, or home or whatever!  

There are stories posted here every day about capital calls, loss of principal invested, loss of promised distribution payments.

If you promise them a "rescue" and you don't get it done before the foreclosure sale they can sue you and the local authorities can investigate you.7.

Don’t be seduced by wonderful looking returns and sweet sounding promises, it is likely to be fool’s gold. 

It's a promising field with many opportunities for growth and financial success.