From those of you who have done many rehabs, and are better at interior design than I am, I am curious what suggestions you may have for this kitchen?

I am just out to keep people from thinking that they are sneaking around a tax provision when it is perfectly legal and working as designed.

Usually DST's are designed for 5-7 year cycle, with maximum of 10 years because of the underlying financing for project being 10 year term.Not having clearly defined time lines and being at the mercy of the offering management and their exit strategy, is one of the biggest negatives of this type of investment, in my opinion.Some have shorter cycles, and you don't have to position all $400k in one, you can spread the money over 4 different offerings and they ideally will have staggered maturity dates...or you may want it all in one if you plan to 1031 out of the DST back into real property.

Make sure to design your units with this demographic in mind.

We've seen a large outflow of people from DC into NOVA and I expect this trend to continue.

Keep an eye on rent growth trends and neighborhood developments, attend local real estate meetups, and connect with other investors through BiggerPockets forums and local Facebook groups.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Jackie's design is what made the property special though.

Research markets, consider factors like job growth, population trends, and property prices.

What trends are you seeing in your areas right now?