I would have answer to the questions then with those answer, I would ask, can you find a better deal (equity, cash flow, appreciation potential etc.) that better fits your portfolio and is it worth the extra time?

Talk to a CPA for advice based on your goals.Reinvestment: Instead of paying off properties quickly, reinvest your cash flow into more properties to grow your portfolio faster.Rent Increase: Look for opportunities to increase rents or add value to your current property to boost cash flow.Consider focusing on multi-family properties for better passive income.

Also, does this apply to an owner who owns and manages their own portfolio?  

You are smart to be aware of these landmines, they might be good if you are just looking for a nice place to live but not great if you want to build a portfolio.  

It can be a bit of a juggling act, but it’s a method some investors use to grow their portfolio without waiting years for equity to build.I guess what I'm saying is, it's not just about waiting.. it's about finding creative ways to leverage what you already have.

My long term goals are a portfolio of roughly 20 doors or more if the opportunities are there.

Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale your portfolio, a coaching program can provide valuable guidance—but it’s not without its downsides.

Consider what your long-term goals are, is this your only rental or do you want to grow your portfolio?

Unless an investor uses a non-recourse loan the liability remains with the owner personally vs in the DST and invested into other large stock exchange companies which have the liability.6) Convert an illiquid asset, like a business, primary home, art, collectibles or commercial real estate, into a diversified portfolio of liquid investments.

So I say, I say “Wait a minute… How come REI supports income streams so much better than Stock / Bond portfolios if it has the same return as stocks?”