Starting with remote investing, like in Charlotte, can be an option, but it might be worth exploring local opportunities in Orange County too.

One way to make money is taking a cut of the Gurus sales that come to town.

Being a part of the local REIAs in both towns can help you understand more of what is going on.  

I am astounded by the very obvious general wealth of folks around town here in Sedona.

NJ is a big one—places like Newark, Paterson, or even smaller towns have better cash flow potential.

Together, the property nets us roughly $1,400/month after expenses.Equity Split: My partner owns 60%, and I own 40%.I'm exploring ways to take out my equity without disrupting this deal, as I feel this isn't the best financial decision for me right now.

You can then rent at market rate but have to register it with the town annually and abide by their annual inflation rules.

Keep in mind that strict rules apply, such as avoiding self-dealing, prohibited transactions, and personally benefiting from the property.If you’re not looking to involve your IRA directly in the property purchase, you could explore other creative financing strategies outside of your retirement account.

My interests lie in all areas of real estate, and I am eager to explore potential opportunities and gain insights into effective strategies.

Hope this helps those of you that are exploring DST.