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Buy when the fundamentals support it and sell when they don't?

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Here are a few tips:In regards to evaluating DSTs, each asset class needs to be evaluated with an understanding of the technical fundamentals that matter, AS IF you were purchasing those properties outright.You need to understand the answers to questions like:Were the properties purchased at the right price?

The most important thing to do is to select a fund that has solid fundamentals on the project(s) that the fund is investing in. 

Quote from @Scott E.: In reality, it's probably too late.

My opinion would be to limit your risk, at least until you pick up E-6 and start collecting BAH.

Unless your bank accounts are really FAT, this is not the time to being a 3 year self-study course, especially if you have a family.REI takes T I M E to develop and you're going to need a means to pay the bills while you acquire the new skills. 

Say The seller is willing to sell me the Property for $30,000 , plus them knowing that $35,000 will also e needed to repair and renovate the property.  

The areas between Waterloo, E 156th and E 185th are quite stable and I'd even consider living there as opposed to just investing there.