Would a DST work to defer taxes on ordinary income from say flipping properties and using the trust to invest in more properties?

Make a move, learn, and pivot as needed.

I'm new to real estate investing and I'm looking to connect with local investors. thank you.

https://www.har.com/content/department/mlsHouston Real Estate Highlights in November, 2024:-Single-family home sales increased 6.0 percent year-over-year;-Days on Market (DOM) for single-family homes went from 48 to 52 days;-Total property sales were up 3.3 percent with 7,750 units sold;-Total dollar volume rose 11.1 percent to $3.1 billion;-The single-family median price was up 1.5 percent to $329,900;-The single-family average price climbed 4.1 percent to $418,903; -Single-family home months of inventory registered a 4.4-months supply, up from 3.5 months last November.

However, you will see much more appreciation than Cleveland in my opinion.

Given the single tenant, I haven't had to solve this problem, it is however on my mind.

It's full of information on how to invest in other states.Look for Dave Meyers on BP.

Just confirm this statement with your tax advisor.

Originally a 30 year lease, theres about 20 years left to an advertising agency. 

We have a 15 year mortgage with about 7 years left (throwing a bit more on principal each month).