Each "syndication" can be a step up - if the last syndication was at least moderately successful.So, in syndication there are many moving parts.  

not only am I a novice regarding real estate investments, but I’m also not very handy to complete moderate or major home projects, and the idea of chasing down past due rent is not exciting to me either.

I have come across more than one source claiming that businesses with NAICS codes that fall under the Real Estate category are considered 'moderate' or 'above average' risk (vs low or average risk) by creditors. 

Drought-caused tree mortality is immediately noticeable," and further states that "Over the past 24 years, the proportion of moderate and high burn severity on forested lands has increased from a proportion of 31 to 50 percent of the burned forested area (table 16-2)."

Keep in mind the reason rent-control laws exist: to provide moderately-priced housing in expensive cities for low or moderate wage earners.

When we purchase the new property, we'd have about $20k to use as a down payment saved, but are wanting to go the USDA loan route for moderate income limits (we're staying in the same area which is within the rural map zone). 

You're going to see moderate rates(4.5%-6%) for the next 10-20 years, or until the next recession after this one(maybe 7-15 years).

I don't know if I can post a link or not to the petition, but if a moderator allows it I will.

They should be setting up a non-profit corp. 501C3 for low moderate income housing.

I am a moderator of the Airbnb-owned Facebook group for our club.