Apartments are a very mainstream and core alternative real estate asset holding IMO. 

We are using it to house hack our way into the urban core of OKC, and this is the second deal we've come across the same issue.

A Deferred Sales Trust (DST) is a tax deferral and asset diversification strategy that can be a compelling alternative to a 1031 Exchange for appropriate clientèle owning highly appreciated real and personal property, and businesses.

Typically when we lend to someone on large property like this, real estate should be there core business.

This is PROPOSED and still open for public comment - I'll be attending the community discussion next week (you have to RSVP if you want to go) and it'll be interesting to see how it plays out.Now, whether people will feel compelled to follow any future law is a different story...Here's the draft ordinance: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/170821-sto-draft-memo.pdf

Hey Cody,    Cool to see another newbie with a similar plan (or lack of a plan ;) I've been going back and forth and still just reading and learning and reading some more about what avenues to go, but Brandon Turner makes a compelling case for why a multi-family should be your first investment, and I think I'm he's convinced me.

Below is a breakdown of the core functions contained within each workspaceHomeAdmin data about deals that I have done.

The core thread is the joy of finding the right contractor.

I recently started looking hard core, and have put in multiple offers on multiple properties.  

I specialize in it everyday and there is a lot of due diligence required before making a purchase.Urban core is compressed but still value in strong suburban areas.