If you find a fee based partner, be vigilent in keeping an eye on them, as there is a good chance they are taking you for a ride to make some cash that's not based on performance.In terms of finding deals that you can put together without experience, I do a lot of creative deals that banks are not involved in. 

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

Regularly vacuum, mop, and clean surfaces in keeping mold from growing.

Ultimately your bet in keeping it is that expenses (hoa fees) stay flat and you see higher appreciation (especially in rent prices) over the next several years.

At this point we just want to sell - we have no interest in keeping it.

I see the point in keeping the liquidity to be able to jump on another deal.