DSTs are a unique beast in and of themselves, so it would merit a deep dive into them if you're truly keen on DST investing.In simplest terms, the relative benefit of a DST over a multi-family investment is the simplicity and tenant class. 

From a builder's perspective, the cookie-cutter units are typically the simplest, least expensive, and fastest to construct.

Basically, through with all of our work except for Electric and Fiberoptics.What I thought was going to be the simplest item, is turning out to be the hardest. 

Probably a better plan to use leverage at ~65% LTV, then do a rate and term refinance down the road when rates come down.The simplest way to look at this is calculate your return.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

So the ingrediants for a decent deal seem to be here AS STATED:local knowledge of the positive virtues of the micro neighborhood, observation of a promising trend, rent to purchase price pretty solid, value add is low and cosmetic only.

The simplest and cleanest options in equal or near equal partnerships:1. 

Best, simplest way to do an on-line lease. 

The downside of utilizing Reg D is that attorney fees are $10k - $15k for the simplest offering (this includes filing fees in 8-10 states where the offering will be effective and filing fee with SEC).  

The simplest way in my mind would be to purchase the new place as a primary residence, get a low downpayment or rehab loan, and then rent it.