Market Research: Whichever market you choose, thorough market research is key.

If you're choosing between such a wide variety of available investments, the most important criteria is choose the type of investment that suits your business goals.

That’s how I choose the best one. 

. - choose another RE related syndication to join as LP   I have this goal in spite of my first re syndication in danger of loosing money.Apparently not impressive on my goals.  

But at least this way, I know the work was done how I want it done versus how the seller wanted it done.The structural engineer part, since this is an inspection prior to closing, I would want seller to pay the engineer of my choosing.  

They're probably savvy enough and know enough people to pull strings and create chaos for you, if they choose to do so.   

That is the way Texas tax sales for nonlisted non auction properties work.Trailer parks are a good option for him if he chooses to go that path.  

If you choose a cheaper fix now, keep a close eye on things to ensure no new issues pop up.

@Dave Kush  I personally invest in higher end stuff on the Northside of the city so there is less distressed to choose from, but the payoffs are bigger when they hit.

Seeing how they represent other landlords will help you narrow down to a couple that you can choose from.Best of luck