Check out BiggerPockets Agent Finder that can help https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/agents2) Utilize something like AirDNA.co to see their data for different areas you may be interested in.3) A simple way is to look at Airbnb and see if there are places listed in the complex you are looking in.

I entered into the second JV in May 2023 for a simple rehab that should have only taken 3-4 months to finalize.

The filing process was simple. 

Try to keep it simple.

A simple business decision that's up to you.

@Bob Gruenig it might help if you could clarify what you're trying to accomplish with the LLC strategy.The most simple and common way to invest in a syndication is to put money as an individual.

Could it be as simple as finding a good Realtor, buying in a working class neighborhood, etc, and renting it out?

This is particularly important as I prefer to self-manage properties, and accurate cost estimations are crucial for maintaining profitability.Scalability: These rules help in maintaining a consistent evaluation metric across multiple properties and markets, aiding in scaling my portfolio systematically.That said, I understand that each investment should be evaluated on its own merits and that these rules may not capture the full picture.

Grace Property Management is pretty decent.As for the draining of the buckets, simple solution. 

Simple.