If there is so much money invested in DST's, can one reliably say that sufficient number of investors are profiting?

So have an idea of what your lender is going to want to make a loan like this. 

Depends on the street.You probably need to analyze about 20 or so houses in an area to get a better feel for it.

Is property owner the sole decision maker So, as you can see, all real estate advisors recommend getting the most information possible and then trying to structure the transaction in a way that provides for satisfying at least some of the seller’s needs, wants and desires.  

I make $3000 renting it out, the mortgage is $1500 plus the utilities so I am profiting $1000/mo.

My parents investment LLC used 1031 exchange money to buy a house that I want to put in my personal name so I can file a PRE exemption. 

If so, what should I know when ordering directly from the suppliers?

He them procede to tell me it had hair line crack and that possibly the water was leaking from there and that it was a wear and tear because those pans only last so long. 

It's been a while so I may be wrong...

On a 30 Year with rate around 7.50 for example puts you at $1678.00 P&I plus the $350 (escrows) and $250 (water/sewer) total $2,278.00.Rents 4x700 $2800.00 so you clear $522.00 a month without taking out variable expenses.