They allow new investors to learn from experienced ones in a structured and safe environment.One of the key benefits of such programs is the ability to participate in deals alongside more experienced investors.

I don't think a Seagrams 7 qualifies as a bourbon or scotch, barely even a whiskey........ :-)

As long as everyone is willing participants and they are not being coerced in any way and are willing participants I honestly don't see anything wrong with it, her body, her choice applies here. 

For material participation, would our combined time in the property need to exceed 100hrs and greater than anyone else? 

Purchase price: $223,500 Cash invested: $61,825 Sale price: $285,000 We purchased a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Single Family home and barely broke even after the remodel.

Renters pay a $35 tenant screening (which includes Income & Asset Verification and Background check) and application fee, which allows them to apply to your listing and an unlimited number of participating rentals for 30 days.

Join local meetings, attend real estate seminars and workshops, participate in online communities, and network with local real estate agents.

Mike when I first got on BP it was common and I believe encouraged ( to stimulate growth and participation) that you had what I called welcome wagon posters..

<after 5% cap-ex, vacancy, maintenance, etc... barely making $50/mo> but in it for the long-term equity not income <at this point>.

With the amount of load required to participate in a DST, and the high risk of the DST asset not appreciating to cover that load, is it more logical to cash out and traditional invest that capital?