Quote from @Joel Mora: Quote from @Russell Brazil: How about responding like a human with a heart would instead of of someone trying to squeeze every last cent out of someone with a dying family member?

Or maybe you can use some money to buy real estate locally and use the rest to buy your house hack in Colorado.Lastly, if you do have your heart set on moving out to the area, the absolute best way to by ANY primary residence in ANY local market is to look for homes with an assumable FHA or VA loan! 

New York is the most complex and challenging state to own notesMany still do it there as there is no competition, but it’s absolutely not for the faint of heart.

Some of the reasons are as follows:1) No "Boss" for the syndicator: The GP is often an entrepreneur at heart.

@Matt WujekI usually strongly caution California investors when they have their heart set on the midwest... and in particular a market they know zero about. 

The federal government does have the authority to regulate things that affect interstate commerce (which is just about everything) so long as proportionality and other considerations are observed.A famous case proving the point is the Heart O' Atlanta Motel (Hotel?)

Do you mind saying why the change of heart?

Or you'll be like that cleveland guy @Mohsin Mazhar who saw it and wants to quit already.This isn't for the faint of heart, and sure is not for the one's without deeper pockets.

As someone who has always had a deep passion for real estate, I believe that the heart of every home is the kitchen.

None of the very small handful of students I have spoken with that are currently partnering with Ryan and Tyler on deals are happy with them and feel like Ryan and Tyler only have their own best interest at heart and don’t really care about their student’s success beyond lip-service.