I'm finally ready to take the plunge into real estate investing and am super interested in the potential of short-term and mid-term rentals.I'm drawn to the idea of creating passie income .Right now, I'm trying to narrow down my market ( North carolina and Texas)and learn the ins and outs of STR property analysis.

When police finally arrived the gang was all gone and police said this happens and finding them is almost impossible as they do not stay at any hotels and drive down from the Carolinas etc. to cause problems and mischief.I came back and took martial arts for decades and made it up to 3rd degree black belt.

The American system is designed for choice, FREE choice. 

When the courts finally hear of the debtors plan, 9 - 12 months after initial BK filing, the debtor claims subject property is worth less than the amount owed.  

I finally took the plunge and have become a real estate professional.

Finally, your hunch is correct: when the syndication cycle closes, your past "free lunches" will have to be paid for, aka recapture.Here're some relevant posts from your favorite site:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/839015-are-sy...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-professional-...  

If it's just a laundry room, it's really tenant's choice.

You have lots of other choices in the free and paid space. 

These are all people who, if given a choice, would rather keep their house than sell it.So, what’s happening?

Hi Geetha,The NCREIA meetups in Raleigh and Charlotte are a fantastic choice—they attract real estate operators at every level, so you're definitely in the right place to build connections!