Investors bear responsibility for doing their due diligence on any investment they make - or being willing to suffer the consequences IF the sponsor/syndicator did the following and possessed the following 1.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

That said, if you can comfortably handle the additional down payment and monthly payment consequences of a higher purchase price (and the lenders agree), and you have a few different good options with the property then it could be a wise investment.By a few good options . . . you want to have some exit strategy other than STR that will work in case the something happens to make STR uncouth in your area. 

I know many think I'm too strong and idealistic on this stance, but it's how I feel - I can't give my money to someone who has no or very limited consequences personally if the investment goes south.- Because of these incentives, only integrity and care for one's long-term reputation hold syndicators back from just raising as much as possible, as often as possible, and deploying the capital as fast as possible.

It was very difficult for us to find a bank to refinance the deal and also difficult for us to procure a buyer for the condos we didn't want.The cap rates typically traded higher than a simple ownership interest. 

My approach doesn't require any special expertise in trades to make the estimates only that you are honest with yourself about your estimates.

They will try to cut the FED prime rate, increase tariffs, and shake up global trade.

Will there be consequences and if so what are they? 

For illustration purposes, it's quite normal to acquire a mix use building consisting of 9 residential units + 1 commercial space for less than a 9 unit multi-family building would trade in the equivalent location because the commercial space is an automatic disqualifier for many investors.

My rationale: - Office is essentially not trading right now on the market.