I work in comp so I have no issues building my own but I'd prefer to simply use one that's already created.Finally, aside from reviewing prior projects on the company's website and scouring the internet for reviews, does anyone have any tips on how to select a given company?

Just a few weeks ago we attempted to get a rental closed in a series LLC but the insurance company refused to put the policy in the series LLC name.

No one was able to clear it, even after multiple attempts, and it caused Home365 to stopped paying my bills (pending owner contribution).

They are simply writing checks with, as noted above, no real recourse in the property.Third, and back to control, if you are in a pref equity position on a value-add property, you are not second position.  

No, right, it wouldn't be, because your not LOOSING anything your simply not profiting at rate expected. 

If the damage is really bad, then you may have to replace some studs.Of course, none of this should be attempted until the roof issue is resolved.

Going into a war zone simply for cash flow is not worth it in any case.

Simply put, get a real estate license. 

Was it simply experience, or were there particular resources that were helpful to you? 

We're most likely looking at multi-family (initially) in lower cost of living regions simply to make it affordable for us to get into the game.