One of my concerns I have heard about but haven't found any clear parameters on was in FL waiting 1 yr from receiving the COO to put in renters, on a second property.

If it's a single family home, those are typically valued by similar houses that sold in the area.

don't forget to look at new construction typically much stronger than existing, especially in a market like columbus where the age of properties will really impact your bottom line.

Typically if people are renting a house (ie not rooms in a house), they are responsible for taking care of the yard.

What is the limit to receive gifts? 

It's not typically that bad, box gets left on top etc, but recently got four violations totally $2,000 for four separate instances over the last few months.

We'd like to seek a construction loan to complete the build of our new home - does anyone know if a typical real estate rental business plan would be sufficient to show potential income increase? 

In July I will be receiving $50k after taxes in an inheritance for investing. 

The accelerated depreciation benefits can help offset the income you receive from the DST.

As others have said, these are typical land bank purchases where you buy a house and land and are required to do the renovation and it's always $100-$200k if they are offered from $1 - $5,000.