Now on raising $ side of things, I suggest first you do some research on syndications.

I flew there and walked the house, looked pretty turnkey rental grade): $1029 GFCI outlets, downspouts and guards, drywall, paint, bathroom vent$4615 (new AC unit since unit was stolen before tenant moved in, didn't file insurance claim because didn't want my premium to go up) $600 (water line, gas line, P trap)$60 lawn mowing$112  thermostat repairMy opinion is that Class C is better for local investors who are on site and know how to do repairs and self manage.

Or are taxes one of the things that is line on the spreadsheet that just has to make sense in regards to the overall deal? 

Maybe put it on the roof in a cage?

Bottom line is that you need to understand which risks you’re capable of handling with these various options.

I own one half, 3 bed 3 bath, and I’m currently living in and renovating it with plans to rent down the line.

Oregon saw it that way as well.. many folks got cease and desist using guru on line training techniques this just formalizes the activity and levels the playing field and gives both buyers and sellers a mechanism to get out of deals and or have a regulator step in..

I've been considering joining lately as well and would love to hear some honest feedback on it

Its on, its off, its on, its off.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.