The budget brings freedom and also helps to control impulse buying. 

Real Estate is more emotion than anything. 

I did a local renovation where I was onsite at least once a week and I went over budget by more than $50,000 but because California properties appreciate or at least hold their value.If you can find a way to invest in the LA area or within driving distance you have a lot more control than buying 2000 miles away and doing a renovation from far away.

None of the MLS listings work and the off-market properties are in control of the wholesalers who are very greedy there for some reason. 

Sadly I realize that I won't get the hands on control, but I won't be getting calls about every little rehab issue and they are marketing to and qualifying the buyers.

i was curious as to if anyone is using launch control, and how their pricing works. so from what i can tell it seems the texts are included in the price of the plan, is this correct or is there a per sms message cost as well?

I would also look into implications with statewide rent control.

Contractors often run over time, and having a contingency plan in place both financially and logistically, could help you avoid a major dip in profits.Second, screening contractors more rigorously or, as you mentioned, running as owner/builder to control subs directly can help you keep costs and timelines in check.

I paid that same day a manual payment through their portal system 1,028.11 (915.00 rent, 15 Utilities Setup, 30 Valet Trash, 5 pet control, 5 Packages, 25 monthly deposit, and 31.61 Pro-rated rent)  Click Pay... 

I think the best way to learn about syndications and to find quality investment partners is to join a Community.This type of investing is long-term, illiquid and completely out of your control.