Homes are still meeting 1% rule here as well, so you will see a good balance of cash-flow and appreciation.

They typically don't have a balance sheet per property which your tax professional will need (tax basis for each property including land, building, CapEx, capitalized loan costs, accumulated depreciation, accumulated amortization, etc). 

The LBP and balance yes - the financial part was recent.

You can find a traditional HML and combne that with a secondary lender (also called gap funding) for the remaining balance you need as the borrower.

We all have different journeys, nothing is wrong or right, it's about what works for your lifestyle and what you want to achieve, your motivation, your values, etc.

You mentioned it was 3% interest only however the math calculates to a payment of around $3950 a month if it is amortized at 3% and 30 years starting with a unpaid principal balance of $937,000.  

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Areas with a healthy balance of supply and demand will have more motivated sellers and active buyers.Consider Price Points: Target markets where homes are priced in the sweet spot for investors, often between $100k and $300k.

The path to financial freedom through real estate is definitely achievable, and it sounds like you have the right mindset.

That being said, there can also be some advantages, such as economies of scale, which allow smaller investors to achieve better returns.In other words, the DST structure itself doesn't significantly hamper returns.