The study identifies with forensic engineering detail the immediate Bonus Depreciation 5, 7 and 15-year personal property class lives qualifying portions of a building that are normally buried in 27.5 year residential or 39 year commercial categories.

DST providers/literature often cite that though the return is low, when combined with the tax deferred benefit, it’s better than selling an asset, paying the capital gains, and reinvesting in a normal syndication.

i normally don't worry too much about appreciation - what's your plan / exit strategy for the property?

I found that as well, (first search result iirc) but it turns out to be one guy trying to recruit mentees  as opposed to a group of independent investors like I understood a normal REIA to consist of which is more what I’d be looking for. 

But I agree that not getting owner's title is a gamble or calculated risk.

But if you're buying from normal sellers (i.e. not banks or institutions) you can use the inspection to justify a resolution of unacceptable conditions and have them fix a few things or get a price discount.On fixers, they likely won't give any discount, but it's also very important to know what you're getting into.

He puts more money and effort into his properties than a normal section 8 landlord.

Its hair on fire usually every deal .. and normally what happens is folks start with those that advertise the cheapest they take way too long ask for way to much stuff then about a week before they lose the deal they call me needing my specialized services.

When something is selling for cheap, there's normally a reason behind it. 

We went above and beyond for them before them moved out fixing things that I dont believe were normal maintenance issues.