If I wanted to be more involved I may have considered starting a real estate biz like wholesaling, flipping, property management, etc.So, I would first determine how much time you want to 'invest' along side that $200k. 

When we purchase, If there are agents involved we might not even meet the seller.

If so, your IRA will most likely need to file a 990t tax return annually and pay this tax. 

Often times the transaction between the DST and the REIT involve a significantly lower commission for the brokers.

True off market deals are ones that you find yourself, direct from the seller without a wholesaler or any other middle person involved. 

The strategy involves using the HELOC for a flip to generate fast cash, reinvesting profits into long-term rentals, or exploring alternative ventures like short-term rentals or partnerships.

and do you know if they came back to the states.. that will be a HUGE win for anyone who is litigating against them .. at least right up until they file BK.

I have had several Colorado LLCs (single member LLCS with one single family residential rental per LLC, so very small-time) for a decade, and always file my periodic report so am in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, but have only just heard that I need to file a BOI report before the end of the year.

Furnished Finder means you will need to have more interaction points to process them and collect payment--- does not mean it's a bad option, but there is less automation involved.

They're usually well meaning, but when they get involved with the leasing process, a repair issue, a neighbor complaint, etc,  it always escalates the issue.