Once a default has occurred - be it missed monthly payment, note maturity, etc, the note holder or their representative send a letter to the debtor notifying them of the default and providing the statutory timeline for corrective action.

I agree with @Jonathan Greene here that the first step is thinking through what to do with the primary residence - you might try this tool that I built a few months ago to analyze whether you should keep or sell the primary residence! 

However, excessive shifting could indicate that the opener isn’t secured tightly or aligned correctly.

This means there are no checks and balances to ensure all transactions are entered correctly.

Finally, your hunch is correct: when the syndication cycle closes, your past "free lunches" will have to be paid for, aka recapture.Here're some relevant posts from your favorite site:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/839015-are-sy...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-professional-...  

Seconding what @Jonathan Greene said, you have a powerful tool for house hacking when you get back.

It’s all about positioning yourself for long-term gains, and with your current knowledge and tools, you’re in a great spot to make that happen!

Verifying rental history often takes a long time to complete due to applicants not giving us correct landlord contact information, landlords not returning our calls or refusing to give us any details.We also deal with applicants trying to have family or friends pose as their landlords.

Depending on the house, it can be a very quick correction by simply painting over the lead paint.

Here are a few thoughts about your comment on market appreciation:Cash Flow is a hedge against corrections.