There are numerous threads about sub to and many investors believe it is a high risk strategy (especially for seller) and believe buyers who use it “take advantage” of naive sellers.  

I’ve reviewed a number of theses DST’s across numerous asset classes  and there performance /returns are generally fairly low and unimpressive. 

And all properties need to be managed and supervised numerous times per year; giving residents the idea that no one is watching and/or no one cares will be a sure recipe for disaster. 

There have been numerous people on BP talking about how they paid application fees but they could never get their loans closed on any deal brought to the company.

I'm in South Loop near the Loop, lake, Grant Park, CTA, and a variety of hospitals / schools, so renting out the room on a mid-term basis (32+ days) for a premium was the best strategy for me.

Class A apartments have numerous amenities, professional management, and sit in desirable neighborhoods.

You can still find solid investment properties at reasonable prices, which can lead to strong cash flow.Diverse neighborhoods: Cleveland has a wide variety of neighborhoods, each with its own character and investment potential.

The investor “gave up” after numerous attempts to sell the lot or get a “refund” from the county proved unsuccessful.  

There are a variety of ways to deal with this "residual" acreage.

My question is that due to numerous unfortunate circumstances, two properties that my partner and I purchased (through a program) were underscoped, and we cannot move forward financially.