@Brett Henricks - I attended a large DST provider's conference last week, and asked around about Crew to other Investment Advisors...nothing remotely positive was said.

Loopnet has some comp information, but requires a paid (and not cheap) account to see it.Commercial properties are generally valued based on income, not comps per se. 

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

While we see year+ long furnished stays here in the Charlotte area, they are far and few between.With that being said, the furniture, linens, appliances, etc. you provide/leave for guests matters.

@Bryan HarveyJust realize they provide high returns but it’s my understanding your investment is an unsecured loan.

Do you need to provide proof of funds at the bid or are the actual funds due at the time you win bid?

As a large chunk of the American workforce can now work from anywhere, investors are scrambling to provide great places for these digital nomads to explore a new city.

Those that cannot weather the storm get wiped out.Having cashflow positive properties provides a margin of safety you just do not have with negative cashflow.Why are you focused on buying in your backyard? 

Yes to avoid taxes and penalties (under 59.5) the money would need to stay in the retirement account.

Additionally, if your goal is to maximize personal financial benefits, consider profit distributions from the property-owning LLC, which may provide tax flexibility depending on your situation.By adhering to FMV, maintaining proper documentation, and structuring the lease agreement carefully, you can optimize tax benefits while staying compliant.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.