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Without razor sharp local knowledge, I'd be concerned you'd eat the capital gains or settle for a sub par asset if you're going the 1031 route. 10 cap properties are out there though possibly in less desirable peripheral markets, and likely requiring you/ a carefully chosen team to be local for some time to stabilize and put management in place.

I prefer to have third-party PM which is chosen by me.

So, if withholding distributions in order to protect your investor's capital is necessary, I would fully support that.Having the support of you partners is of utmost importance, which highlights the importance of effective communication, regardless of the chosen strategy regarding distribution adjustments.With those points established, I have continued to receive distributions and that has strengthened my confidence in my partners. 1) Buy for cash flow, 2) secure long-term, low leveraged debt, and 3) have adequate cash reserves are principles that guide the business.

In speaking with my banker and CPA, it confirms what everyone is saying.....No one will want to use my "stake" in the property as collateral, because of its illiquidity etc....I know that the CoC returns annually of a syndication deal aren't as good as one COULD get actively trading the markets.But the IRR can be closer to 16-18% when factoring in the refinancing and selling chunks of return.And this being completely PASSIVE really appeals to me.I am working on the markets etc.....my game plan is basically work the markets/crypto world and as I get gains, take 1/3 to pay off my business/building debts, 1/3 to build into these syndication deals, and 1/3 to keep rolling the active investing snowball.Wish there was a way to leverage....so sad.Thanks all!

That being said we do have a lot of customers that need it and it is a huge convenience for their type of investing.4) If you are planning on investing in crypto, make sure the bank is cool with it. 

I'm not an acct so you should talk with whoever your chosen professional is, but the interest can be deducted against whatever the actual use of the funds is.

Always remember " the First step is the most important and the most effective as it will initiate the direction you have chosen."

It was also before he went off the deep end of crypto/gold/etc and was still a RE Educator.  

Just like there's other career paths you could have chosen instead of doing what you're doing now.