So in the words of Ned Carey and my favorite post response of all time; "It depends".So first let's start with it will probably take you 4-6 months to research, find, get qualified, get an accepted offer and close on a property.

It's important to track all your business expenses. 

Most of my business is from networking directly with the insurance relocation specialists to be first in mind when a claim matching our property is received.

I'm debating on growing my own business from the ground up or potentially starting a franchise.   

However – it would be nice to get out of the property manager business – without giving up a gigantic portion of the proceeds.We are very fortunate to be in a position to ask these questions, but we absolutely need to process a lot of information before committing to any sales.What do you think – Take immediate advantage of huge sale prices, then get into a DST (or several)? 

Depending on your answer, you might go to places like TN, AL, OH, or you can decide to go for appreciation and go to FL.

This is probably not the way you're "supposed" to used QB but I didn't want to get two softwares - one for business and one for personal.  

. #3 Depends on their reaction in the discussion.

Fairly cheap to attend, but of course you'll have airfare and hotel expenses...3 or 4 days depending on what level you pay. 

I was told they would have to be 50/50 on the business with me and as long as they are at a 620 or a 680 this is doable.