If you need help through the process let me know.

I’m just not sure of the headache or risk that is involved in this process of holding the note, etc.

Any success stories as we are feeling less then optimistic currently.

I'm new to this process so please excuse me if I sound ignorant on some parts.

I have reached out to a couple real estate attorneys hoping they can assist me with an eviction process because I just can't take him anymore.  

I had good success with theRTAstore  online. 

It sounds like DST may be risky and best avoided. this is my thought process :if you dont have replacement property --> DST is goodif capital gain is less than 100k --> just pay taxbest USE for 1031 in my opinion-->STR in hawaii/tahoe/ski resort/FL beachif you want to sell in phases (as REIT stock) ---> Sec 721 is good rarely the best option is going to TIC/syndication, this would go to another rabbit hole of headache. 

For anyone interested in this post, I was able to successfully finance my car in my LLC name using my EIN.  

Easy to see why REI Nation is such a success as a company and has the track record of excellent performance for your clients.

@Caley Crossman Several of my clients have successfully used a Self-Directed Plan (RRSP, TFSA, etc.) to hold a mortgage against their own personal residential property.