Quote from @Grant Shipman: Hey BiggerPockets Community,If you’re raising capital for real estate syndications, you need to be aware of SEC regulations—because one wrong move could put you in serious legal trouble.Many new syndicators think they can just start pooling money from investors without following the proper rules.

So an investor buys the property, you pay them a down payment for the lease option then pay rent for a year and after a year you have option to buy it.What makes this challenging is the lease option payment would probably need to be around 20% of the purchase price but it sounds likeyou do not have it. maybe moving is just not in the cards.

I have much to say about this topic, but here are some key points.- The support is great.

Quote from @Donyea Jenkins: With this loan, do properties have to be "Turn Key" to qualify or can they be used on fixer uppers? 

They can be problematic for guests to use, rely on connections with other devices that can fail, and are often easier to hack than a key lock.

You love the house and there is a likely opportunity that you may be moving back to the Austin area.  

Your point about market fundamentals and the quality of real estate really stood out to me.I’d love to hear more about your approach to two key aspects you mentioned:1️⃣ Market Fundamentals & SelectionWhat key market fundamentals do you prioritize when selecting a market, and how do you analyze them?

Here’s some clear advice to help you navigate your journey.First, education is key.

My wife and I use to live in central GA and in North Carolina but moved out to Arizona a couple years ago.

I just moved to Milwaukee a week ago to get started with my own real estate journey.