Likely not, but if you don't mind taking the risk and spending a little extra in taxes (from missing possible deductions or misunderstanding the law) then that's ok.

Everyone is correct about having a little extra money in the reserves just in case something happens. 

They will charge extra for any extra work performed, but it could be much more beneficial than tying up that much equity in a partnership with someone you don't know.Also, if you ever do have a partnership, spend the money on the front-end with an attorney to get a sound operating agreement that makes the divorce less messy if it comes to that.

I had to scramble to cover the extra costs and it completely threw off my budget for the investment.Another red flag for me is delayed communication.

That’s a big plus for anyone trying to keep consistent cash flow.But there are cons too: extra paperwork, annual inspections, and generally a bit more red tape.

The lots themselves are located on a State Owned and Enviromentally Protected Lake, would there be extra considerations made?

Many bad renters will offer to pay extra up front as a means of avoiding your screening or skipping to the front of the line ahead of more-qualified applicants.

We have been putting most of our extra money into retirement accounts before this.

🎉This deal came with several benefits that we believe set it apart from traditional syndications:1.Low Leverage & Investor Protection: We’ve committed to a low-leverage strategy to protect our investors, which we believe adds an extra layer of security in today’s market.

I use Pricelabs but have had to recalibrate based on extra fees, competition, experience, etc.