Any one of these could and regularly trigger a special assessment.

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

Look for neighborhoods where there are lots of people with bad hats and bad facial hair.

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.

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?

You have $606 after tax dollars to spend on the rest of life's expenses, including investing, buying flowers for your significant other, cell phone bill, water/electric/vehicle expense/food/childcare/hair cuts/vacation. 

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.

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