It would be more the owner of a restaurant hires a good chef, and then tells the chef what to cook and what ingredients to use.

Sure DSTs are more conservative in nature than syndications, but what are the statistics on their overall performance been over the last 5 years?

Yes, you'll probably get some pitches - it comes with the territory - but legitimate meetups focus on providing value first, with networking happening naturally. 

All great points @Matt Mertz using your personal experience which is crucial.I think Broken Bow has stepped up in competition but I think the nature areas are top notch.

Quote from @James Brand: Not having issues, but since Stessa ultimately is the tool I use to manage my books it seems like a natural connection would be an accountant familiar with the tool.

And, consider the regressive nature of the tax.

To echo all of the above tips, the key ingredients to all of this is consistency. 

Yes, definitely Oil, other natural resources and government instrumentsI hold traditional investments too but the capital is derivative of the investments above 

He needs properties and connecting with agents is a very low cost way to get properties, as Realtors are trusted sources for motivated sellers and naturally get deals brought to them.

When approaching the seller about seller financing, especially given the unique nature of the property and potential challenges in selling it, it's essential to frame the conversation in a way that highlights the benefits for both parties.