Definitely one of the only paid subscriptions that I actually use regularly and am not upset about whenever the yearly charge goes through.

RE syndications were almost cannot miss until a couple of years ago (regularly returning near 20% or higher), but that is no longer the case.  

Local developers who market that benefit won't tell you that.Also, I regularly see ads for large new condo developments so, if I was a buyer, I'd be concerned about overbuilding, especially given my previous remark.

The fundamental is that the asset (real estate) does literally NOTHING without active operational inputs on a consistent, regularized basis. 

Until something shows up in the regular mail, ignore them.

Weeks of poop in shared yard regularly not picked up.

Our plan now is to sell a single-family in our portfolio that I've never liked but is mostly paid off, and 1031 the money into the cash injection for a commercial loan by our regular banker.

However, I'd like to see some income showing that they can pay for utilities, and regular living expenses. 

Depending on your income You get to take depreciation off your regular income (usually up to $25k) of 3.6% per year of the building’s value.Many of your everyday expense can be deducted from your income as business expenses. 

Add on regular amortization and I’d have right around 15% equity after 3 years.