I actually partnered with a GC on this one and traded equity for them bringing some funds to the table but mostly bringing project in on time and on budget.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

If you are simply replacing physical time with mental energy worrying about your syndication investments, I would not say the trade off is worth it.

My brothers and I all went to Neshaminy.Totally random but, if you're looking for work and to learn more about the trades my brother is trying to hire a Plumber's apprentice right now (he's a master plumber).

@Michael Bishay you're mistaken if you think buying S8 rentals will make your portfolio easier to manage and more profitable.You're just trading one set of problems for another.But, you probably won't heed this advice:(So, yes, seeing if/how any Class C tenant has trashed their current home, will give you an idea of if/how they will trash yours is a great screening tool.We've been doing this for almnost 2 decades.The COVID mainstreaming of Zoom has made it so much easier!

You need to have a solid lease with expectations and consequences, and you need the cojones to enforce the rules.

If after reading your operating agreement, you are still not clear on the procedures, a call to your attorney may help.Assuming the LLC operating agreement is unclear or silent on the issue, I would think a non-cash trade of shares for equity might avoid a taxable event, but am not clear. 

Please let me know which island and what trades you need and I may be able to provide you with some referrals. 

You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year, not just when preparing your tax return.You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

Maybe work in the RE business somehow; lending, assistant to an agent, the trades or start your own business like lawncare or landscaping to generate money.