We have a flip property right now in the northeast area and 1 STR in lexington.

You bought a property.

I've come across some interesting niche strategies like buying small plots of land and slowly building, investing with a team/syndicatikn (if you find a good one), or even funding smaller infrastructure projects for commercial properties (e.g., electrical, plumbing, etc.). 

I look at a property check everything myself , I take notes on what I know it needs and I leave .

Unless you still want to buy the property, the seller is in breech for not closing because you are full ready to close but they haven't or refused to sign anything.In NC if the seller breaches, the buyer can sue for specific performance.

Your SEC attorney can help you with the details.Typically you would have one LLC that owns the properties and another LLC that acts as manager.

Interesting city with a lot of rich history and beautiful architecture. 

Do the math, see if this would allow you to add even more value to the property for resale down the road.

But others investors with different risk tolerances, goals and financial situations invest in the platform.2) I feel directly owned properties are great because they give me maximum control and the ability to tweak them exactly how I want.

I purchased a property in the 77003 zip code which is 1.5 miles from downtown.