The experience also underscored the power of strategic pricing in achieving maximum profitability with minimal effort.

Those of us who have build investment assets, businesses, professional practices, etc. understand how much time, effort, planning and capital it takes to “scale”.  

Also, check if they have skin in the game (their own money invested), as it shows they’re confident in the deal and aligned with your interests.If you’re considering alternatives, REITs are fantastic for super-passive investors who want steady, low-effort returns—usually about 2 points above a savings account—but you lose tax benefits and control.

If its worth the effort. 

Around 8 years old I hired him as a gardener and let me tell you his early efforts looked like the work of a drunk gardener.  

Fortunately, there are many ways to find great syndicators, it just takes a bit of time and effort.

., $20K-$30K or 10-15% of ARV) to ensure your efforts are worthwhile.

You're free to wait 30+ years for them to die and hope their offspring feel different but global warming is quickly turning that desert into mars, so good luck getting anybody to move there.

Lot of time and effort squabbling over 5k geesh..  

As you indicated, make sure you leave something in the plan for contingencies (absolute minimum of 10%), and keep in mind the cost to hold during the time it's under construction and being marketed.Make a plan, check it twice, and decide if it's worth the effort.