Most Syndication LPs I have found approach investments emotionally versus from due diligence.Don't know any of the parties.Have owned 9 storage locations and developed 7 of them from ground up. 

I think it is unlikely Torrance was such a location (as there was only a few in southern CA) but do not remember for sure.Building a single small unit is the most pensive residential development costs.Add the other issues with ADUs especially in Ca and ADU additions are typically a poor investment.  

The DST gives you this option, while 1031 does not.2) Direct up to 80% of the funds to an LLC and partner with the trust for a business purpose such as purchasing investment real estate, loan business, buy into a business or develop investment RE at your own timing (all capital gains tax deferred, without having to follow any timing guidelines.)3) The DST can save a failed 1031 exchange.

I've not worked specifically on a multifamily development project, but have worked on many retail/medical development projects.  

Develop property pipelines and learn to underwrite deals. 

Guessing related to child support.  

If you are far away, you cannot reliably confirm site conditions after a storm, assess whether a vendor actually showed up, or intervene quickly when a situation develops.

You can also easily integrate documents and photos with such a database, for great reporting capability.You also need to develop rock solid, Standards and Processes for your operations.

Develop a plan to deal with any issues sooner rather than later, as repairs only get more costly, and the damage only gets worse, with time.

Amazing.Work with investors, developers, real syndicators not "content creators"!