Syndications don't get funded because investors think they are toxic. 

My umbrella policy just sent me a non-renewal because Steadily is underwritten by Fortega which is not at least B+ rated. 

I considered suing for non-performance but felt the hassle of doing so would not be worth the benefit.I'm still hopeful and looking in the Flint market, I just would not use them to do so.

If you want real yield or cashflow, you have to buy in a non-vacation market that is not top of mind for an STR.

I'd also look into property taxes and what is included with that $800 condo fee (that is really high though guessing it may include weekly cleaning). 

Do you see any cases where a non-professional could safely participate in one of these with the right approach?

How I have seen an hourly rate structure for a buyers agent work is like this: a non-refundable retainer is first paid to the broker. 

One is a non-conforming duplex, the other is a flip with lot split-development opportunities.

Lock-out, should they continue to not come even, would be typically less than 14-days.Unless the tenant comes even with the rent (which would result in dismissal of the non-payment of the case), there is generally limited defense to this process.

Every bank at that time had way too many non-performing assets on its books.