(I had iCloud storage for my personal use prior to getting into this field)I realize the above items can be used for personal use as well, which is why I am asking. 

When vetting a syndicator, you should ask them how they handle pass through losses, and some may provide historic averages for their prior investments.  

Prior Landlord Reference - Call them!

Could you share if you were able to verify if there were other liens or indebtedness prior to your purchase of the tax lien?

Make sure you understand the work that needs to be done and educate yourself prior the walkthrough and ask questions and share any thought you have about the project.this is the most important decision of your renovation.

You just have to season the funds which means get it into a savings account 3 months prior to the purchase application.

The HAP contract transfer seems to require prior experience.

Unless you got amazing supporting documents from the previous owner (a move-in checklist, pictures of the unit in the prior condition) it could be hard to make a case to keep the deposit.If you do keep the deposit and they file a claim against you and win they could get 3x that security deposit.

Prior to about 15 years ago the PM used to call with a rundown of the applicant’s credit, income and any relevant facts and I would approve or deny.

My picture appears to be the same as prior years.