A Mastermind Group by my definition is a small, regular meeting of peers and is free!

That definitely won't help when it comes to trying to purchase a new property with a conventional investment loan in terms of DTI.But yes, in general with every property you purchase with a conventional loan, it makes it harder to purchase another property with a conventional loan given the DTI restraints UNLESS you exponentially increase your income (preferably W2).

I haven't tried direct marketing... definitely makes sense.

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

Specialty properties definitely have the most risk. 

Fast solutions have slow problems.This definitely includes any risk-on investment.

I would definitely take care of the cracked/chipping ceilings.

@Jim Goebel I guess it comes down to legal precedent and the definition of revenue grade.

Hi Andrea, you could definitely get creative and give less interest on their initial loan and more of the split in the end depending on what your goals are. 

To do a "boot-camp for syndicating" would be definitively stepping over dollars to pickup pennies.