It is similar to you renting a hotel room and deciding to stay.  

No syndication experience but there are about a dozen quality RV/Mobile home parks on market in Oregon, several with owner carry options that can be passiv-ish with management in place.

For example I know many who are now just lending because they are getting 10-12% short term which is far better than any cap rate on real estate. you do not have the equity upside as you do real estate but its a way to play the short game to see what happens over the next 12-24 months and decide when you want to buy.

After joining a Facebook group for local STR owners, and talking to all the major PMs in the area, I concluded that in the time vs money war, I was going with this particular PM. 

It's fantastic you decided to jump in.. have you mapped out your first property analysis yet?

If this is a property you want to buy you can make any offer you want but your owner financing offer is awful if she has any financial acumen. 

Upon arrival I noticed the curb appeal and thought it was overdone (of course, I initially didn't say anything to the owner).

Good luck with your investing and please share your experience if you decide to invest with them.

., blend a bold design with a transitional home), we decided to highlight its natural style and create this simple yet showstopper design!

The answer is yes, but it is generally found when the owner is also living in at least one unit (aka "House Hacking").