A number of the top REITS have found a technique that lets the investor initially 1031 into a DST on a temporary basis and after 2 years the REIT absorbs the DST and the investor receives the equivalent of shares in the REIT which makes the investment liquid.

You provide an excel sheet with basic information about the companies and they return all the contact info you could want for about $0.15 per lead.I have not been able to find an equivalent for Canada.

How many years managing is equivalent to the benefit of the 20% down? 

The tax paid from your lending proceeds should be the equivalent of your tax rate I would think.

When we viewed the property it appeared that the water meter is not connected.

NOT a Quitclaim Deed, as you may often see online, because Quitclaim Deeds do not fully warrant the rights and covenants of property as does a Grant and/or Warranty (or equivalent depending on state) does. 

Quote from @Dawn Roy: My response is not relevant to this transaction as it appears everything is going to work out with your lender. 

NATHAN KUPPERMANthanks :)Fiona and Obie They appear to be a newer company - around one year.

This is the equivalent of a car salesman pitching the "monthly payment" of a car instead of the actual price of the car.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: @Basit Siddiqi Just sent you a DMI read your message but I am not sure it is what I am looking for.It appears that are a mortgage broker and help investors get financing (correct me if I am wrong)I own a lot of properties free and clear.