This happened because this part of the site let me login with my Google account, whereas the store made me set up a manual account.Now the store doesn't recognize that I'm a Pro member and won't let me download the lease agreement package that I need for California without paying another $99.

Even though it is not accurate in all markets, recognize there are markets worse and better than 50% rule and be able to justify any discrepancy.  

California does not recognize series LLCs.

You can start with interviewing 2-3 agents and look for proven track record.

I think at some point you have to recognize you had a good run and take your chips off the table.

Many people recognized their scam and left, but I feel like I should say something so that people who read this post doesn't end up in the same situation.What's ironic was although they stressed the importance of financial education in the beginning, they later pretty much told the audience "join the program, you'll have all the mentor, resource, and power team, and you can make money in real estate without really knowing anything and using other people's money".  

I just started investing in syndications last year for the first time because I wanted to give up operational control and I had fully vetted the operators based on my network and own interviews.

I have found this process eliminates all the bad eggs before you even get to the interview.

Some lending attorneys now recommend interviewing your borrower in a recorded Zoom call, using scripted questions, to document their intentions.Your list and communication clause comments, @Jonathan Chan, appear to reflect a do-it-yourself approach.

Just wanted to chime in from a tax perspective, something to keep in mind and plan to have some discussions with your CPA:Using the property for personal use during the year will prevent you from recognizing some expenses on your property.