The Money - raises the capitalAll four skill sets are required.

There have been a number of syndications that have quit paying dividends as of late because they were tied into variable interest rate financing, and as the Fed raised rates there wasn’t enough money left over to pay dividends.  

It sounds like the flags were raised but for whatever reason, you chose to ignore them.I would be careful of money hungry attorneys who would take your case just to get more money out of you.

Seller financing hasn't worked, but seller came off price to $100k (was $125k). 930 sq ft 2br 1ba raised foundation on 1/2 acre - lake Livingston on one end of the street and Trinity River on the other end of the street.How do we move forward to cover $100k mortgage? 

I was also born and raised in the heart of Muskoka (Bracebridge).

But they might also respond, “We could probably get $900/mo.”4) If their number is over $1,000 you raise the rent to that.

It does not cash flow now with the increase but if I raised the rent it would cash flow a couple of hundred dollars a month (the home is paid in full), at this point I'm losing money (between the tax increase and repairs)Are you betting on appreciation in your investment strategy?

@Stephen J Davis It looks like the issues you raised are with your tenants and tenant screening. 

Hi All, I have been researching the idea of putting together a STR portfolio and eventually raising capital once I can create a predictable system around buying and Cash flowing these assets.

I think those that do it under the radar are immune unless you piss of a seller or buyer and they file complaints.