DC to Boston has flights every hour out of 3 different airports for pretty cheap, so I was able to get there fairly easily, but I didnt have to go there unexpectedly about twice a year to deal with crap.

The superior investor has a plan that includes a strategy for dealing with unexpected setbacks.

When you have it all figured out, let me know.

The smell is finally gone, but I did notice all the smoke smell and stains are trapped in all the outlets, so they all need to be replaced too. 

Are you looking for properties here or do you already have one picked out? Let

Im glad I took his advice, because immediately I had to deal with some unexpected costs.

If not, you may just have to live with an unexpected turnover.

One bad tenant or an unexpected roof leak can decimate your return.2) The biggest determinate of an investment's success is property manager (also referred to as operator).

I just read $4.50 foot to install copalum in swiches and outlets...but there are little purple boxes that are alternative type of pigtailing. 1970‘s track house is a good first rehab...its a modern house.

Just be aware of the downside.As to passive investing in a syndication, this is a very common outlet for people that have limited time, experience, resources, and/or relationships to invest in multifamily on their own, or simply do not want to invest in it on their own, opting instead for the investment sponsors to do all of the work.