Additionally, some syndicators are mostly in the middle-person role of sorts; partnering with others who do the primary LOI/PSA/operation roles.

Quote from @Bryan Hogge: Hey Henry I'm considering the system for East Texas commercial properties.

Not 100% sure if they have but I know what the model was when they begun and that middle part.

-------------------------I realized in the middle of writing this response that there was simply no way I would ever do this, even with an iron-clad agreement. 

BTW behind Texas.When all forms of taxes are calculated (income, property, and sales tax), CA ranks below the middle of the nation in total tax rate.  

I agree with your idea of exploring the smaller surrounding towns in East Texas.

Again this is if you want to do is passively.In regards to markets I would recommend the southern/middle part of the country because the price points are much friendly as well as the laws.

Ashley is my middle/professional name.

well typically middle of January is winter and not fire season so you have that ..

That's the problem as we have this middle man we have to go through, when we have complaints, and they have to escalate it to the owner.