DSTs suffer from 3 main problems:1) Low returns (aka 4-6% ish)2) High fees3) Poor / no liquidityThe combination of these factors makes DSTs pretty terrible investments right now.

Rates on a DSCR 1st are pretty low compared to a conventional loan 

mortgage closing costs: 2 to 5%property value appreciation: 3 to 6%cash on cash return: 2 to 4%cap rate: 4 to 5%rent growth: 3 to 5%rental property expenses growth: 2 to 4%repairs & maintenance cost: 5 to 10%capex: 1 to 3 %Vacancy rate: 4 to 6%Mahalo !

Nothing tougher than trying to learn the basics and avoid mistakes that cost money and time.

That's what peaked my interest, but after researching them more, the cost is going to be over $40k just to learn how to do it through their company.  

Politics vis a vi density either want low density or high density. 6.

Finding funds for downpayment and closing cost.

There is so much free and low-cost information out there about real estate that you can spend every waking moment for the rest of your life learning.

.$395,000 + $70,000 (repairs) = $465,000 - $50,000 (down payment) = $415,000 + $10,000 (fees) = $425,000 Loan$610,000 ARV - $425,000 = $185,000 (minus 3 months of holding costs & fees) so I was feeling pretty good about the purchase.  

This presumes you make smart purchases that cash flow after paying all their expenses (Principle, interest, Taxes, Insurance, and a maintenance / Capex reserves).The risk of leverage is if your properties AREN'T making money - maybe you misjudged your income, or you run into repairs that cost more than you expected or budgeted for.