I didn't realize it at the time but through my first few jobs I was fortunate to work alongside teams who were true real estate finance experts and learning through observation was critical to my personal real estate investing growth. 

@Richard Rafferty, given the relatively small nature you are looking to take on with your first syndication, personally, I would find it hard justify the typically 20-30k+ for a paid mentor. 

We purchased it off market, as-is, and as it was our personal home, we renovated over time.

Apparently, the person I am under contract with was managing the estate of the actual owner who recently died.  

It’s usually best to open a separate business checking account so your rental income and expenses stay organized and away from personal funds.

And not even posts where users give me and/or BiggerPockets negative feedback, no matter how much I do not like the posts, or how untruthful I personally feel them to be.

Insurance- personal property.  

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Attend in person, bid, if you win you have to pay right then via a cashiers check.

But it sounds like you should also balance your decision on what fits you and your families preference and style since you will be using it personally. 2.