My current agent suggested if it made sense financially, to do some rehab work to get the properties rent-ready, but I do not have the liquid funds to do so and sell these as-is.

So, you need at least $500,000 in liquid assets to become a passive investor in your Co-investing club?

And when their methods don’t work and you turn to your favorite guru for advice, what do they tell you?"

Could be that the funds that bought the loans are liquidating, or it could be repositioning in preparation for future business.

I've seen landlords live in blissful ignorance for 5-10 years due to dumb luck, then their world comes crashing down and they lose everything.I have a book, there are some in the BP bookstore, or you can check out one of my personal favorites, Every Landlord's Legal Guide by NOLO.

If you provide any kind of substantial services like catering, car service, etc you will change you tax situation and no longer can file under Schedule E.

But then again a large swath of syndicators that jumped in when they did have had major struggles to full blown liquidation and 100% capital loss's..

Short of selling my entire portfolio, the liquid capital for the down-payment remains unattainable. 

Good thoughts as we embark on this New Year.....our time is precious and should be valued way more than most people do.One of my favorite sayings - "Money is a replacable commodity, time is not"

First-time homebuyer-level SFHs are such a sweet spot for liquidity and demand, especially when the market gets tight.Quick question—when you're doing the homework for a potential deal, what's your go-to checklist for deciding if it’s a flip or a hold?