It is a great place to meet new friends and learn about various aspects of real estate and more.

So usually, investors who aren't interested in that aspect will save that money and invest in a non-DST syndication/crowdfunding deal.Also, you don't have to develop a huge personal network to find deals. 

Welcome to BP community @Tony Coiro  It is a great place to meet new friends and learn about various aspects of real estate and more. 

The bank shouldn't provide any priority to a cash deal over a financed one so pay attention to things like that.5) Proof of funds or letter of pre approval to show that you have the financing aspect covered without a problem.6) If you're purchasing with an LLC, the negotiator will ask you for an Articles of Incorporation anyway.

It is a good method to meet other San Diego investors as well as learn various aspect of the REI.  

Think about the insurance aspect... what coverage is needed for this type of business?

I have consistently found in every aspect of my life that when I am at the mercy of depending on other key people in the process, the process breaks down.

Many investors think they understand value, but really don’t.This is one of the biggest problems ALL investors have, not just real estate investors.Those who have the ability to recognize value -- and more importantly, to recognize when real value is misaligned with market value -- will succeed in any aspect of investing far beyond the masses.This is the lesson that Warren Buffett has taught us for 30 years now...and it's the reason he's been able to amass a $40B fortune.

While RE always has good aspects for opportunities, times are good now.

If you've got a great location and you don't mind the hosting and turnover aspect, then go for it.