Tax Deferral: One of the primary advantages of investing in a DST is the potential for tax deferral.

This will help identify any potential issues or maintenance needs.

You have to have the personal protection either way, at which point the LLC is less important.An accountant once warned me to be careful about using the LLC to manage the properties if they are not owned by the LLC because it could potentially trigger taxable events. 

Going to be very hard, potential solution would be to bundle up at least 5 of these low value properties into one portfolio "blanket" loan 

If you're really just getting started and you are trying to narrow down a list of potential markets, there are numerous publications that provide reports on everything from employment to housing to trends to major changes within cities, etc.

Real estate investment holds great potential for growth and you've found a valuable resource to learn from seasoned professionals.

I am looking to get connected with people in the area who could potentially take through some growing areas and areas of opportunity in the city.

In a way, this would limit the competition for anyone who was in prior to any potential changes.  

I have a potential tenant for a residential home in Mesa AZ who wants to use the rental property as a group home.

AirDNA shows potential earnings of $79k gross per year.