I don’t know the guy and I almost feel sorry for him… Of course, if he is an imposter then I suppose the OP is on the hunt for frauds.I’ve never invested in a Syndication so my scam alert radar is not as sensitive as someone who has more experience in this method. 

Are you using the BRRRR method or buying turnkey?

The article below sheds light on how DSCRs come into play with the BRRRR method.

That method will increase your ROE significantly more.Also read the BP book on BRRRR investing.

I'm working on part of an investment strategy and I'm curious about having one more valuable property that, either through a large down payment or BRRR method comes in at 70 LTV, versus using creative financing to have multiple less valuable properties at high LTV.So, assuming all properties would be at just above break even, is it better to have one $600k property at 70% LTV, or four $300k properties at 95% LTV?

It’s refreshing to see someone leveraging both traditional methods and community engagement... it’s a solid mix.

Any recommendations on local networks or specific methods that have worked for you?

Additionally, they managed to refinance while the rates were at historical lows (and still somehow cashflow negative ik 😭), so any loan methods that involve changing those rates are not ideal.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Finding handymen is NEVER easy:( Often, you have to use trial & error method and weed through several before finding one that is acceptably (never pefect) reliable, quality, will fix warranty issues and has decent prices.Try visiting a Home Depot 6-8am on a Saturday.