You should have some serious conviction around rents and model the refi at year 10, even though it’s a 25 year loan.

Get creative with your rental model, maybe? 

Obviously this isn't a "perfect" model for prediction because none exists.

If you're planning to do a rent-by-room business model, you will find travelers on FF looking to rent a shared space, but just know that they tend to be on the lower end of the scale in terms of what they're willing to pay.

I always get models with a 3/4 hp motor and a stainless steel grind chamber.  

I have a solid amount of capital to invest and am looking to invest remotely in the Midwest or South in places that will provide a net income and, of course, ideally also provide at least a minimal amount of appreciation, but I'm definitely leaning more toward the cash flow model given that I'm an older investor. 

They have 1 slot open Monday and that if I make a decision today he can replace the unit with a brand new model then (it was a Saturday).

If done well you could then do similar syndication models in many other states where there is a likely similar need/market?

I'm looking at one right now with the following (real, live situation):3.85% commission, 0% annually (unless you go through an RIA, you shouldn't be paying any fees to participate in a DST along the way; but there are operating expenses that are transparently modeled based on the assets in the Trust), disposition fee of 2% (subordinated to a full return of original investor equity outside of monthly distributions).

Any thoughts or ideas to make either model work the best (selling on contract or renting)?