I'd rather do that than try and save up $20K only being able to stash away $100 / mo.If you want to see the numbers that I've run, you can tell me if you think it's a good deal, and how to go about snagging it (since I'm pretty green, I need some direction and a little push).

Keep in mind any realtor you speak with is probably going to tell you that they know all about investing- ask them a few simple, but specific questions and you will be able to sort out the jokers pretty quickly. 

Stash the cash, and wait for the crash.

Most turnkey investors invest because they are looking for a place to stash their cash.

But presumes you've got a substantial stash of cash.2.

@Parker Eberhard how much would you reccomend to have stashed away ?

Also, how you structure the deal can also signal that you are not a joker like the last investor and you know what you are doing. 

You'll have to pay for the support with lower commission splits (50/50 or 40/60) but since you're doing it for experience, and I assume you'll be stashing most of the commissions for a downpayment, paying a little more for the support is well worth it. 

or is there a secret stash of gold in the backyard that is not showing in your analysis?

I don't know enough about DSTs to comment on them, but if they are reasonably liquid they could be a nice place to stash cash while you continue to shop.