If possible, consulting with your real estate broker familiar with the Los Angeles market-- that could provide valuable insights tailored to your specific circumstances.

My understanding is that DSTs offer lower returns but are safer and easier than syndications since they are less leveraged and sold through brokers who provide some filter for quality.  

Subsequently, I obtained estimates from licensed contractors, but the costs were significantly higher—3 to 4 times more—than those provided by non-licensed carpenters.

That way, they are self-managing and you are a service provider for them to handle things.

I too am an AHP, AHPS funder and looked into a preREO on their site offered for $19k which they provided a $90k BPO in current AS-IS condition.

@Amanda LongPersonally, I would get a more aggressive attorney than your current provider. 

I am sorry that Brew Johnson and Brett Crosby's concept for peer to peer lending, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, and all investors who provided their hard earned cash now have to wait for pennies on the dollar. 

a good agent can provide you with these or you can play around online. 

As far a business ideas go - I have always liked providing a service as opposed to a product, so I think this fits that window. 

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