I was wondering if you could share with me your experience regarding analyzing rental property and what your ideal cash flow looks like!

Ideally you want the All-in Cost Basis to be equal to or less than this amount so you get 100% of your cash back. 

I'm looking for feedback on what I'm missing.The pros of the TSP loan:-There is no 10% IRS fee (unlike 401k)-The fee to process the loan is $50-The loan does not count as taxable income so long as it's repaid-The current interest rate is 2.375%, which is paid back to my own account and not a bankThe cons:-No TSP earnings from what I withdraw (but it will ideally be earning a much higher return from real estate, but it's worth stating that there is a risk if the investment isn't good)-The loan interest does not appear to count as an expense for any investment, so it would not be tax-deductible-Some "Ifs"; IF I leave federal service, I have to repay it all in 90 days.

In my opinion (and for clarity, I do NOT own, nor have I ever owned any DSTs), the fees are what you pay for not actively handling the headaches of real estate management issues yourself, which at some point becomes almost priceless; the illiquidity is inherent to real estate in general, esp in the commercial space, and in reality no one should get into DST with money they would need in the next 5-10 years (ideally never need it and just invest it for the yield); and the returns are sort of on par with various real estate investments, as well as non-RE investments, such as dividend stock/funds, other PPMs and other passive investments.

@Jeff Kehl Agree, If I can find someone small who would grow with me as I expand, that would be ideal. 6% is very good rate.I thought starting a property management company, but, instead, I am working on a tech solution with a silicon valley partner to help with most of tasks.

But ideally i'd like to find properties by chasing down the distressed property owners and off market properties myself via mailers or other direct marketing.

@Ritch Bonisa  nope from what I know I got PM from a property manager in Jacksonville FLA same story buying hood rats for next to nothing and promising the moon.. sad situation. don't know if you have seen the movie  " the informant" with Matt Damon. 

In an ideal situation I believe my agent should bring forward unique opportunities and be able to justify why.

All in all not the most "ideal" tenants...understatement.  

However, as far having multiple dogs in the home, having the owner be a dog trainer seems to be much more ideal than just having a tenant with two pets.