I've had two DSTs for a couple of years now, but recently one of them just announced a dividend reduction.

I rehabbed a couple of kitchens this year and used Sherwin WillIams paint then bought new hardware at Home Depot.

In many ways I think the last two items are more personal preference. 

Just form the LLC preferably in Wyoming.

Look at local fbook groups, etc. and you should be able to connect with a couple people.

If you want me to believe that you believe there will be a crash I need a couple things.

I wouldn't do it unless your market is highly competitive and it is necessary for getting applicants.I have my tenants handle their own utilities for a couple of reasons:1.

Aesthetically and from a maintenance standpoint, I would prefer one of the vinyl options over carpet, but I just had to deal with noise complaints that had carpet in the upstairs unit already, so I am nervous to spend the money and install either vinyl option and the sound is even louder than with the carpet. 

I DM'd a couple of people here, although I believe everyone is busy.

If something does need corrected, they will give you a couple weeks to make the changes and do a re-inspection, or you can tell them at that point you don't want to move forward with the program at that property and end everything there.