Anyone who doesn't pay my bills has no say in what path I shall choose and walk. 

Quote from @Aqsa Mughees:  Just curious, what made you choose that niche, flipping ?   

Are there a lot of options to choose from?

What tactics would you use with your spouse to get him or her interested in sharing a too-big house with nice people you choose that you may not even see frequently in order to pay a very low monthly net rent and maximize the ROI on your primary residence rehab?

Hey Billy, Choosing a program is almost like picking a car. 

Hey Jason, it is funny how people have diffrent opinion about syndication here Personnally I invest via syndication for several years now and never had bad experinece out of it.I did 35+ full cycle and always making good money.Their is always risk in any investement and I think as an investor you need to choose carefully who you are working with and don't be shy to ask for SREO or any track record from those syndicator oout there.good luck investing

What ever market you choose do your homework on areas and talk with agents, PMs, and other investors to get the anecdotal info as well. 

This doesn't have to be the one you choose, but you should focus your energy on one asset class or strategy to vet it thoroughly.

I believe I can choose between a  City Housing Inspector or Authorized Inspector to conduct the inspection.

Of course, if you then generate additional taxable income, that is something you can work to mitigate with your CPA.You could choose to form a self-directed IRA and invest the money directly into real estate.