Real estate syndication investing is still quite valuable as it can offer higher Returns than investing in public REITs but not as high returns as direct ownership and management of real estate by some experienced people, but with the benefit of being far more passive, than direct ownership/management. 

Banks can refinance a rental property under an LLC, but it sounds like you would really benefit from investor-specific consulting and lending.

Bringing the seller in on the deal not only gives them an opportunity to benefit from the upside of the flip but also positions you as a problem-solver, which can build trust and goodwill.

Additionally you can do a cost segregation study and get a lot of depreciation benefits to offset the rental income (and potentially other income).  

The bank will make you leave 25% equity in the property - but you also still want the property to at least cash flow some - so be careful how much equity you pull out / new debt you take on.I would do a cost benefit analysis of what your actual gain is in cash-flow on buying a new property with a (currently) higher interest rate (if financing), versus just holding on to the current appreciated property and enjoying that cash flow.All the best!

Thanks in advance,Keyshawn Keyshawn, local here to florida and have helped a ton of fantastic vets take advantage of VA benefits!

YouTube is also a fantastic resource—it's free and you can learn at your own pace, which is a huge benefit.

The reason being they see no benefit and they do not understand it. 

Yes, this is an unsexy option and it doesn't offer the same tax benefits, but you would benefit from reduced volatility (so long as you don't obsess over fluctuating stock prices), greater liquidity, stronger management teams and superior assets.

Syracuse is definitely experiencing a lot of hype at the moment because of Micron, and we're seeing lots of renovated options on the market in areas that likely won't benefit from the new campus.