The critical component is your intent, and intent can be changed.

Hi @Emiel Barbosa,"Unforeseen" being the critical word here.

There are a lot of moving parts here, so speaking with a good tax advisor and an experienced Qualified Intermediary is critical.  

And that is no fault or any criticism of any NPN guru out there sponsoring JV deals - they should charge the going rate - it's just my view on the laws of risky investments and large numbers exacerbated by splitting the upside in half.

As a realtor who works with investors, I believe that it is critical to understand what the client is looking for before ever making a recommendation.

I want to be at all of my sons most critical events in their life and not sitting at a desk tied to a 9-5.

Any advice, criticism, or other potential options would be greatly appreciated.  

I made sure to note that you pointed it out, wasn't trying to criticize you; more of an elaboration :)

The ability to add value to a property is critical to learn.Do not spread yourself too much.  

You can still invest in real estate while attending school, and college will give you tools for critical thinking that you will need.