They are effectively like any other syndication (by definition they are a syndication), but put in place a legal ownership structure to accommodate 1031 proceeds.I understand why they have higher fees than the typical syndication, given the complexity in their ownership structure compared to a "typical" syndication.At the end of the day, any return from a syndication (typical or DST) is going to be primarily driven by market cycles.  

. - Like others mentioned above it depends FIRST on your financing structure. 

This should have already been a common practice, but because of the commission structure before the NAR settlement, lots of agents did not execute contracts with buyers in order to gain them as clients. 

Thanks Chris How do you think it would have to be structured?

Sooner or later, demand is going to significantly exceed supply In Calgary, and Calgary will be just as expensive as any other Canadian city.

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 short list of areas that are good are the ones that are very expensive with very little supply compared to demand.  

Increased regulations lead to lower housing supply.

Roof and attic insulation are key factors in controlling the heat load.Commercial HVAC sizing is based on that plus the addition of heat from air supplied from the outside to replace "stale" air indoors - local ordinances often require specified amounts of air replacement - in an occupied space and also from the number and activity of individuals expected to occupy that space.

With a months' supply of inventory now at 4.4, up by 37.5%, we’re seeing a more balanced market.