You will either have debt (which most people do) or  you will have used your own cash to replace the debt.You're absolutely right that this is a driver of the DST purchase function. 

So renters will be in the drivers seat and I will have to drop prices.  

The interest rate is not the driver here; it's the ROI.Be sure you know the market you're considering - to include the year-over-year property and rent price appreciation. 

You are in the driver seat in this situation.

As independent contractors Uber drivers aren't even guaranteed a minimum wage .

Many of these auctions were cancelled or delayed as was noted on that large list. 4.0 Auction Bidding was madness.

If caulking is done right it lasts for years - unless the tenant is like digging into it with a screw driver this isn't something they caused. 

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My understanding is that the property must be in my name and declared as my residence (driver's license, bills,etc?)

It’s a hard lesson I’ve had to learn over the years and I do my best to not take it personal and get mad at them.