Is it worthwhile opening a discussion with the property owner to see if they're open to selling the property?

Connect with a realtor, say you want to purchase an investment property. 

As far as a DST goes for replacement property, it can be a great potential solution for those who are no longer interested in the traditional responsibilites of ownership any longer or who may be having a difficult time finding adequate replacement property or properties. 

In response to your questions:Biggest q i still dont really understand is:- what happens if i refinance before 7yr term or sellAs you'll be the owner, you can refi or sell before the 7 years. 

It depends on your financial strength, the quality of the property, how many properties you own, etc.I like to start with one significant expense and three months of vacancy.

My partner and I found this deal through an agent that gave us a list of all the 4b2b properties in the area and we sent direct mail to every household.

Contact the zoning department and see if you can get the property rezoned as a duplex.

I would find properties, submit them to their portal and they would tell me what they would offer when the house was completely remodeled.  

Sell 2 lots off of it., B. 

We are Canadians looking to purchase a few rental properties in Ohio.