What made this project unique is the detached garage on the adjacent lot that came with the property.

not sure about a course as each state/county can be unique..

Just received the letter from the city that my property was selected for the inspection cycle.

@Sandra Youkhana I am curious who you ended up selecting to manage your properties?

I also quickly realized that the deals Lane was involved in were not a good fit for me.One of the most important criteria when selecting a sponsor is to ask how many real estate down cycles has the syndicator been involved in?

It's about the right location and providing a unique experience while navigating the regulations.

Both avenues offer unique opportunities and challenges, so choosing the right path depends on various factors that are specific to your financial goals and risk tolerance.Investing in Residential Real Estate:Residential real estate is typically the more familiar option for many investors.

BiggerPockets has a section just for this, Under the BUILD YOUR TEAM tab- then select- MEET UPhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521This will help you see the opportunities in your own back yard and here from your LOCAL experts. 

It is part of your uniqueness that makes you who you are.Please do not assume things will improve or try arguing, go deeper.I wish you good luck,Edit

There will probably have HOAs but with your price ranges your limited on the selection of properties.