The deals there I have seen maybe net 2% terrible Miami's volatility will be high, just cause that's the nature of some markets.

My due diligence process was certainly tightened up after that deal and analyzing properties and understanding what things will cost is now 2nd nature to me. 

Rental properties are a high CapEx / low cash flow business model by nature.

I think comparing to the two-- syndications vs index funds-- is too difficult because of the nature of the specific RE under the syndication versus the broad economy(global and domestic) the index funds capture.

I was the oldest boy so naturally I helped dad with all the renovations.

Holding investor funds without a clear and reliable process for withdrawal reflects poorly on RAD’s reputation and calls into question the ethical nature of its practices.

Naturally, she wants to be in a more comfortable environment to welcome our son into the world.However, there’s a legal hurdle.

While it’s not impossible to close in mid December and still meet all requirements of the STR loophole, it will be extremely difficult due to the nature of hitting 150 hours, having it rented for 15 days or greater and having the avg stay be no greater than 7 days and not a decimal more.

I'm also confused by the nature of your charity.

Start with whatever your son's natural talents and inclinations lean toward.