I know EquityMultiple offers notes as well, and they have a strong reputation.

It's always good to have reserves for any rental you have, but I think going this route with a reputable company helps to mitigate the unexpected items.

Your reputation will get around fast.

GREAT IDEA (Sarcasm)#3 - there are tax consequences in ANY sale (even with 1031 exchange BECAUSE you HAVE TO BUY the replacement (otherwise what's the point of the exchange)) #4 - "buy an investment property with 30-40% down" ...

Can always transfer title and then sell and 1031 but that could have long term tax consequences down the road as well. 

Definitely not a loophole and not what we call a tax strategy.Tax-wise, here're a couple of posts explaining the general tax consequences of real estate syndications:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/839015-are-sy...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con... 

None of the homes I have seen have made the 70% rule happy if I pay reputable contractors other investors have connected to me to do the renovation so I would need to do the work myself. 3: I wait on the quadplex I have been working to get from the landbank.

Assess the quality and experience of the management team or consider outsourcing management duties to reputable firms.Market Oversaturation: An oversupply of similar properties in the market can depress rental rates and occupancy levels, affecting your investment returns.

But if you plan to travel back and forth, just make sure that the people you have working on your property are highly reputable and trustworthy.

Yes, of course, you can probably get away with doing more shady things, BUT you will eventually get that ONE tenant who fights back and then the consequences could be significant. 4.