My concern with the DST is driven by the overall state of the market at the moment - low cap rates where your risk is magnified by the interest only debt and fees the typical DST layers on the investment. 

There's nothing wrong with that, it's just another layer of information to navigate. 

The outermost layer is an umbrella policy, followed by using an entity, followed by landlord policies etc.

I'll bring the 7 layer bean dip

Each has its pro and con depending on your activity.Last, if you seek anonymity (either to avoid some problems with tenants; or as one of your layer of asset protection), the LLC needs to be opened with that in mind.

It's very reliable, they pay on time after you get up and running, and the tenants have an extra layer of accountability when it comes to them keeping the property tidy and taking care of it.Be sure you know the laws in your state.

When you join his program, He will be the only person who does mentor-ship for you, there are NO multiple layers of mentors like other’s programs (they won’t disclose at their weekend events about those mentor layers) 6.

If you have the right subfloor for tile, or are willing to replace what you have with what you need (plywood, hardibacker, additional labor), tile is the best product.Search youtube and BP for installation tips, but the basics are:-level, 3/4" subfloor - no movement (sometimes requires shimming or replacing joists)-layer of hardibacker or cement board -plan and play with your start/end points and layout with tiles before mixing any thinset/adhesive-aim to avoid "skinny cuts". try to have as many whole tiles and half tiles as possible-for floors: use a thinset (mortar based) product to adhere tiles to floor-for walls: use the thinset OR pre-mixed glue adhesive to adhere tiles to wall-after proper dry time, mix grout and apply to all seams.

It's vitally important to know who you are working with, and have the history of the players involved.

Double layering the drywall may or may not help depending on the structure of the place for a cheap fix.