However, there's also the potential risk of encountering numerous scams.

It's important to work with someone who has firsthand experience with the challenges and rewards that investors encounter.

At this stage, I’m planning to rely on the lender’s appraisal, though I’m concerned it may come in just above the asking price rather than capturing the property’s full potential.Has anyone encountered a similar situation?

It's very helpful to se the real challenges you've encountered across different markets- especially your point on finding qualified subs and staying away from high-rate lenders. 

Personally, I don't use email that much and neither do most people I've encountered in my niche (mobile homes).

Like you would go to the dentist if your teeth are aching rather than going to the barber.As I keep repeating when encountering this kind of chatter, everybody is entitled to their opinions but not to their own facts so let's look at the facts, shall we?

The downside of investors not appreciating how much sponsor selection matters when investing in a syndication.Now bundle all of the above into one package and what you have is the allegations wrapped up in that complaint, investors who are wiped out, a syndication sponsor and its “capital raisers” wrapped up in litigation and the leaders of this group who will likely face personal liability and bankruptcy.  

I've done all of these locally for noticing packages that the City requires be sent on certain projects. 

Since you’re learning on the fly, there are many more unexpected items that you have still yet to encounter.

If it's not included in the rent, many companies charge a flat fee to monitor & pay utilities.2) Assuming you're referring to resident benefit packages, renters insurance, and other charges for services the PMC offers to tenants.