If you keep it as your primary residence for 2 out of 5 years, you can sell and get a capital gains exception of up to $250k.

How much would “gain” by doing this?

So, beside the question that needs to be asked by the passive investor as to whether the sponsor is a fraud, is whether the sponsor has the moral compass to resist the temptation to commit fraud if things don’t go their way. 

I estimate from the monthly payments that I probably at least was paid back the amount I gave him, but really no gain for me in that sense, almost like an interest free loan for 5 years. 

@Linda West it is United Wholesale Mortgage, which you gain access to through a mortgage broker.To answer your original question, I like Navy Federal for the long draw period of 20 years, followed by repayment period.  

C-Corps usually aren't a preferred structure for real estate.I know that with a self directed IRA all of the income has to come back to the IRA - read another way - you can't take the profits from your investments and access them today (so no passive income that you can utilize in the near term).  

It is hard to get started and even more complicated if you begin as a passive investor looking for a turnkey opportunity hundreds of miles from where you live.

It won't....it's all just BS to try to gain votes 

Will definitely look into it.5- My thought process of syndication is to diversify my portfolio with some active and some passive investments.

When deciding between investing in properties that generate immediate cash flow versus those with higher appreciation potential, it largely depends on your long-term financial goals and risk tolerance.Cash Flow Properties:Pros: These properties generate consistent rental income, which can be used to cover expenses and potentially provide a steady stream of passive income.