But, you know what they say, make your money when you buy.I'd love to get productive farmland overseas, but, again I cannot do that with a 1031.I'll definitely do some Googling on DST's and educate myself on them and see what is out there via that vehicle.

I wouldn't mind learning about it from someone who can show me the ropes as I would like to use it as a vehicle for a diversification of my portfolio. 

Maybe you can have them transfer ownership of their vehicle to you now, and when all is paid and up to date, you can transfer it back (all fees they pay for). 

Sellers could sell house for more if they include a vehicle or furniture or some valuable w/ the house.Make sure client houses are staged so they sell faster & for more.

Basically, a self directed IRA enables you to choose the investment type and the only investments you may not invest in with your IRA are insurance policies and collectibles (although some government issued gold bullion, etc are now approved).In 1974 ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) stated that you may invest your retirement funds in any vehicle you choose with the exclusion of teh two forementioned.

I know you wanted to save money on the listing but here are the main reasons to have a vehicle for checks and balance.

They all seem to be Roger Campagnola vehicles, but I'm wondering if there is something more to it.

Can anyone provide any guidance as I don't even know if I need/want to set up a vehicle for the JV such as a limited liability company.What are the pros and cons of a jv?

Rentals are the vehicle.

Maybe it doesn't work here (we know nothing except a couple of figures thrown out) but 30,000 can bring in lots less than that in other investment vehicles.