I was thinking of OOS, but reading your post I think It would be to much risk and have decided if I'm going to pull the trigger on something like this, I would be moving to that location.

One more tip – people remember stories that trigger their emotions.

I suggest learn everything about real estate, and get ready to pull the trigger whenever the opportunity is presented.

Can the LLC transfer the 1031/DST to the partners in their names as part of the LLC close-out Distribution without triggering any bad things such as income tax or invalid ownership of 1031/DST?

We were married recently, and when we add in our wedding gifts with what we have been saving on our own for years, we feel that we are finally ready to pull the trigger on our first property purchase.We actually live about 90 minutes south of the ski area that we are looking to invest in, but it is an area that I am very familiar with as I have been going there my whole life.

I've been taking with them for 2yrs now but haven't pulled the trigger on what they bring to the table.

Just had another example of "no response" that triggered me re-reading this thread.....Luis, yes, I thought about this too, as many gurus seem to advise that people establish a buyer list first.  

I'm prepared to pull the investment trigger when my money is in line with that, but learning along the way while I get that side in order.

I've got several triggers in place that have to be met before the transactional lender wires their money on the day of closing.  

Does anyone have advice regarding doing a 1031 exchange, where the goal is to take title back as an individual and dissolve the LLC that the relinquished property was held in (without triggering a taxable event)?