This course is for education purposes and is solely intended to provide an overview on how the DST works and can be implemented.

Thanks Brian for the comprehensive reply.

Background and credit checks cost very little and many web sites offer very comprehensive screening reports.

Welcome to BP @Matthew Dawydiak Check out this to get started Ultimate Free Beginners Guide It will give you a good overview.

@Joe Villeneuve I do not intend to ever stop educating myself, I think I have just got to a point where I have a good basic comprehensive knowledge in a few niches areas of real estate investing and I want to take some action now so I can learn more as I go.  

A comprehensive property inspection is a must to uncover potential repair costs and understand the true value.

., no experience), I'd recommend:Robert Kiyosaki's book Cash Flow Quadrant - discusses the mindset required to successfully invest in real estateBP Podcast Episode # 290 - great overview of various investing models / vehicles / methodsDave Van Horns' book Real Estate Note Investing - great book on financing & money, covering much more than just note investingSo where are you on your REI journey?  

I like his internet based management using websites, outsourcing advice, detailed line by line contract overview, and many other things he offers.

This gives you a brief overview.

The major keys to being a landlord is to not overpay for a property and have a comprehensive and consistent screening process.