OR, you could 1031 into someone else's deal (someone seasoned) and be one of the money partners and LEARN alongside them (for example, I have a JV deal on the table right now).

Staying aware.Not only do you keep an eye on other investors in your area (what they’re doing, who they’re working with, who you can work alongside), but you gain a consistent feed of information.

Atlas was only expecting to receive one multi-unit building, but they were please to get all of my properties on that date without any hiccups.

It goes alongside my ROI formula, comps and inspection so that I can make an informed decision.

I expected more out of the relationship and perhaps I need to switch to a smaller firm.I am always respectful of any professionals time and strive to be as prepared as possible to ensure that they can execute their job without any hiccups. 

I currently have an entire separate website, FB page, email, etc. simply as a means to supplement my bookings along side the major platforms.

As long as a syndicator is investing along side them, so both parties have something to lose, there should be no issue.

Even with financing hiccups you made this work :)

We've had a hiccup that we are working with the city on now.

If it was a good enough deal for you to close on it in the first place, I would think it should still be a good enough deal for you to close even with a minor hiccup.