I guess my challenge right now is to define the strategy and balance all the factors, such as job and population growth (value increase), cashflow (demand & supply market, interest rate, property tax, maintenance cost), and risk control (insurance etc). 

Plus you have no control when they do an exit, and you’re paying fees all over again to re enter into a new DST.

That's why I posted, to provide people with real advice based on my experiences so they can avoid making the same mistakes.Providing greater buffer space for capital expenditures and controls is a good risk management strategy.

You never want to build a business that is completely reliant upon another platform that you have no control over.

Letting go of control into passive investing and being a money investor makes me nervous.

The greatest control point is before that first lease.

Belize is super picky on financial transactions due to US drug traffic monetary controls.     3.   

We like to stay in control all through the process..

You stay In control, but affordability is easier to maintain.

We see a lot of success in the suburbs:Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 5-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.