If passively through syndication - Start looking for strong operators or fund managers with good deal flow.

This is a great point, I would strongly consider just selling the rental and then buying a new primary + other rental real estate 

In regards to the subject platform, I can't say it strongly enough, BP should sever all ties with them until they get their act together.

Long Island's strong rental demand makes it ideal for house hacking.

They are a private REIT, but run by some really strong experience from around the company.  

  -  All of the homes/properties have been renovated and have been in service for a number of years (meaning we have a strong history as successful  property owners/investors)-  All of the homes are higher-end rentals in very good neighborhoods -  All but 4 homes are completely paid off  with no mortgage overhead or LOC debt-  All homes have a very consistent rental history with very low vacancy-  All homes are turning a profit and our pre-door numbers are very goodBecause the homes are almost completely paid off, we have a good deal of equity in just sitting around. 

I am strongly considering MTRing floor 1 and LTR floors 2 and 3.

Let me know if you need any recommendations or how I can help you build your CORE 4 with a strong realtor, contractor, property manager, and attorney. 

To overcome this, you can focus on building strong relationships with potential investors by attending networking events and sharing your track record.

You are pulling strong equity out of an existing property to invest very far away, for the first time, and with limited to no contacts in the area.