I have a sophisticated W2 from a full time job (not at home).

Among real estate investors, many are against the stock market claiming 1: Wall Street is rigged 2: Wall Street is a casino and/or 3: houses don’t go to zero. 

We wanted to pay cash for the timber up front we got much better deals doing this and virtually no competition form the Gypos since they are not sophisticated in these more advanced techniques.

thanks for the feedback. since this post, our models have become much more sophisticated, but even then, your advice is helpful! 

Most folks with higher end homes in todays market will be very reluctant to sell sub too as they are too sophisticated or will consult and an attorney and simply wont take the risk of letting someone take over their mortgage without formerly removing their liability.. might be  able talk some into do a Warp though if they want to make money on the delta like we do..

38 items are not complex and frankly any syndication GP that does not include them by default (or most of them) is likely catering to less sophisticated  investors.

Tenants will appreciate the longevity and ease of maintenance that granite countertops offer, reducing the need for frequent replacements and repairs.In addition to their practical advantages, granite countertops add a touch of luxury and sophistication to rental properties.

This probably depends on the level of sophistication of your investors, but I would consider this a kind of "incremental analysis", similar to an incremental IRR calc that could be run on a staged investment. 

Hawaii is a market for sophisticated investors who aren't dependent on cash flow.  

Brad provided the training to become sophisticated and the network to meet more GP than I could imagine.