There is extraordinary differences on the legal/compliance side between the two.For a syndication, offering equity for investors is the most common way.There are many different fees and structures you can go with.I suggest learning the underwriting side of syndication deals before engaging an attorney.

The structural evaluation that is now required (should have been common sense) is being done for the first time in fifty years in some cases.  

But here seems to be the notes:"As an appraiser, we want to see (1) a closet, (2) a "normal" size window (not a basement-type window), (3) egress into a common area (can't go through another bedroom to get to it) and (4) above grade.

Insurance fraud is really common and it's the insurance companies 95% of the time.

The Midwest is a common place to look, but a lot of Californians also look at Nevada because it's right next door, taxes do NOT reassess on the sale, there's no state income tax, steady job/population growth, landlord friendly (especially compared to CA), and limited land (particularly in Reno). 

Analysis paralysis is an avoidant behavior and a common manifestation of anxiety. 

It’s been on the market for 30 days at this point and I’m worried that I’m not going to find someone to rent to.Each city and state is different but I will say that for all my section 8 properties in NY they are all very common.

HELOCS are tough to get on investment . 2nd mortgages are more common upto 70% CLTV

ET time.Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS)The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, commonly referred to as the JOLTS report, is another closely watched data release from the BLS that can move rates up and down.

I fund a few investors in BALT row houses which there are thousands of them.. my clients rule number one is never buy a unit next to what they call a SHELL thats a house with 4 walls no roof and not much interior. the issues you describe are common for props with Shells next to them.