Cool.

Test the waters with the sponsor for 3-5 years as they hold the properties in the DST, then decide if you want to align with them as a part of your long estate plan.Last (and best) recommendation: Ask your broker what the funds from operations (FFO) ratio is.

Sounds like a cool plan.Welcome to BP!

I've been debating on sticking my piny toe in the Bham water... lol. 

Utility Costs (Water, Gas, Electricity):- Paid monthly by the tenant unless included in rent.

for example when changing cabinets, addressing trim, door pulls. hot water tank replacement: place a pan under it.  

The people elected her twice;  the city floods in a medium rain and boil water notices are frequent due to crumbling infrastructure....but they did find enough money for festive lights for the bridge for the Superbowl.

There were exposed water lines and pipes in the rooms and missing doors.

Hey what are you going to do with that lot, or you know it is landlocked, or you know it is unbuildable, or you know that is under water, or whatever? 

Lawn, snow, electric, gas, water ???