They have something going on in their lives that is motivating them to unload the property as fast and with as little stress as possible.I'll give you an example of a seller I worked with that you can share with your wife to help her understand the kind of situations we regularly come across.This guy had his house up for sale by owner because no agent could help him.

It's not my dream home and the lot is kind of funky but the location is awesome and I think it has some potential and we could make it work for a year or two.

Newbie wholesaler in Chicago taking action here and so far hitting my stride. So as I search for distressed properties to wholesale, I keep running into these properties that are 2 unit, 2 Story, Georgian style homes ...

Vegas is loaded with like kind people and homes paid $190K a few years ago are pushing 1M. 

@BradyWhat kind of neighborhood are these units in?

That return on equity isn't too great.However, the upside is there, so the decision kind of depends on your long-term strategy. 

Also, what kind of text are you looking for?

Much like the shift from growth stocks to dividend stocks  to cash depending on the state of the market.My understanding is that the DST structure as an SEC broker/dealer product does not allow compensation of any kind from brokers to third parties regardless of location. 

@Odie Ayaga appreciate the kind words!

I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice, but I would definitely think those landlords are walking on thin ice with that kind of terminology in their description.