Since you'll be investing out of state, establishing a good team will be crucial.

As I am new to this and looking for cashflow using rentals, one key aspect of this investment is to ensure that the unit rents out quickly and while I do understand that cash flow to begin with might not be attractive, it can be a good investment in the long run if the location is right(as appreciation also kicks in).

Quote from @Nate Sanow: Yes I own two that are near 100 years old and I will tell you they are a pain in the you know what compared to all of my post WW2 properties especially post 1980… layouts are better in the last 50 years and energy efficiency is better and I can keep going… HOWEVER to reply to the other aspect of your question, I’ve found appreciation is better with older properties in areas of the path of progress.

I appreciate you telling me your experiences with it, I understand there are different aspects of real estate.

I 100% agree with the intent aspect and that is an important premise, but the fact is in this particular situation intent for it to be personal use has been confirmed (by way of a public post).

Do your homework first - then you'll be ready for a more meaningful conversation with a landlord.Best...Thanks for your response. so I have researched the rates and I understand that screening a tenant is crucial. mu biggest concerns are the carrying costs until a tenant is filled as I’ve heard the process can take up to 3 months to find a tenant.

Besides the technical aspects how has it been knowing there is someone living so close and dealing with any potential noise conflicts (loud TV or whatever)?

The company had no “coaches” who had experience in this aspect of real estate (multifamily value add syndication).

Is there more research/books in this DST aspect but written by an experienced investor (not from marketing sell side) ??

Just like any aspect of real estate investing, non-consumer lending at a large scale is a relationship business.