I am bothered by the casual nature in which Diem speaks about her bankruptcy in that it seems to be one of convenience rather than necessity. 

Due to the passive nature DSTs are not meant for every investor and it is important to seek education to see if a DST is best suitable for you.

It's only natural to pass these costs on to the consumer, it's the same thing with almost every other product you buy.

These are just suggestions - find some overlap between your interests and your natural talents, and then figure out where that aligns in the market. 

Tailor your design to create an escape that immerses them in the nature and relaxation that they are missing out on!

If my property was residential in nature, I would seek a residential in a nature fee structure.

Most banks complained about "skin in the game" and required me to have at least 15% down.  

This will significantly impact your success and peace of mind.Reach out to other investors, especially those on BiggerPockets, to get recommendations for reputable property management companies in the areas you’re interested in.Fear of Making Mistakes:It’s natural to feel nervous, especially when your family is involved.

Issues that naturally came up during closing, I was able to discuss promptly with my RWN coach.

I realize the subjective nature of this question and how open to interpretation it is which is intentional to elicit a multitude of different responses.