I realize the true answer is "It depends" because each situation will differ based on the property, the location, the seller's situation, my situation, etc., which is why I ask about a standard/average deal.

By doing so, they are no longer acting as an investment club in my eyes, they are a true syndicator that is trying to thinly veil themselves as something else, in order to not have to follow SEC rules. 

Fraud is a universal concern, so it's essential to conduct thorough due diligence and work with reliable legal and financial advisors.Regarding Bali, it's true that foreigners cannot own land freehold due to Indonesian law.

Hey folks,I have a beautiful STR in southern Vermont that I've owned for a little over 2 years.

Become a syndication Co-GP by either putting up the escrow funds or by raising money for the true GP where you receive 1% of the GP share of project upside, then create website and social media marketing materials where you hold yourself out as THE GP for the syndication. 5.

Can be hard to tell whether its a true downturn or a seasonal slowdown though. 

if something is just sitting on the MLS looking too good to be true... then it's too good to be true.these properties are going to have higher costs overall, be in more challenging neighborhoods, have very gnarly deferred maintenance and capex, potentially have liens, be high turnover, and require expert, highly knowledgeable, localized support to be successful. see for example this thread.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...and even at those price points, i think cash flow is fairly low to non-existent if rehabbed to a high grade, especially with DSCR debt. 

A conventional loan may come in slightly cheaper, that's true, but the red tape on conventional mortgages is excessive to say the least.No Reporting on Personal Credit: DSCR loans are kept off your personal credit profile, which is perfect for keeping your personal and business credit separate.

So true! 

That is not true for all sellers.