I have no problem handling the debt with my overall income, but the bank is putting pressure on me to do something now. 

The Benefits are ease of purchase and finding the right turnkey company is critical.

Why is there this sudden pressure to syndicate.

I was also looking at the Delaware Statutory Trust but there is a lot of pressure for the 1031 to end. 

Do NOT commit to anything during walk-thru as tenant will try to pressure you to agree to waive repair issues.

Quote from @Pat Arneson: I’m looking for someone to help ease my thoughts… California Bay AreaI have everything ready to go for my first flip… financing, financial spreadsheets, acquisition and disposition playbook, design criteria, etc.

To recap: Be extremely cautious with flat fee MLS sites that only refer business to other agents.Bonus PointsYou should also consider the ease of use of the flat fee MLS listing provider, for example, can you complete everything online?

Or any stories of starting with a single-family home helping ease you in instead of starting with a duplex or triplex?

I’m no Henry Ford, but I see an imminent convergence of regulatory pressure, existing tech, and the GenAI to bring all the existing tech together to make the full-service brokerage offering much cheaper and faster.To carry the automotive analogy further, there will still be horses and still be Lamborghinis, but most residential transactions will be vastly faster, cheaper, and more standardized in 10 years than today.The part you’re missing is that most buyers and sellers desire consultation with an expert and are willing to pay for it, because they see the value.

This low inventory will continue to pressure up rents.The sales market remains hot.Sales - Months of SupplyThere are about 1.5 months of supply for our target property profile.