It does make the math easier to do.You said; I'm not paying 8-10% management fees and it does change the formula, doesn't it?

It’s time to do your homework and make your money when you buy. 8)

[Edited to correct math]How much could you sell them for now?

Whoever invented this  ZC is an extremely sharp fellow, maybe working at zero bonds investment before.to be successful in RE sometimes we just need to be smart in basic maths :)

I agree, that's why you really need to make your homework on what you are buying, how many years left and know how long you'll hold!

Alternatively, there are some RIA’s who will take a smaller up front fee (or no fee at all) and instead take an AUM fee of .05 - 1% of the deal every year, taken out of monthly income, for the life of the DST (typically 5-7 years).I always run the scenario a couple different ways - including paying the tax and getting out of the 1031 cycle - and let the math create clarity in the decision making process.

Another financial math exercise that is critical. 

I re-did the math.

Excuse my math, I was way off.

There may be allot of home work you need to do to properly research the land you are considering to buy.