i noticed though that the strategies you proposed are very different... an STR is a hospitality business and syndication is (in theory) at least somewhat passive.my main tip in getting started is not to rush into anything. 

The FBI’s Financial Crimes Unit investigates these matters for filing of charges on Equity Skimming violations.

Also, new to the platform BP has here, what exactly are "the boards" 😅Sorry.

I find the interface easier to manually update rates across my portfolio, OwnerRez doesn't easily let me match rates across my properties on a spot basis (unless anyone here has other recommendations that uses OR).  

Quote from @Jeff Calcaterra: We have a potential tenant new to the area who has gone through a paid background check, signed a background check authorization form, sent us a LinkedIn profile, sent an offer letter and says he is willing to send us paycheck stubs, but says he doesn't want us to call HR to verify employment because he is supposed to have found housing already.

Welcome to the community, Evan!

@Jung Lee, Welcome to the community!

Hi Kwanza,Bay Tek (650-204-1512) would be a great starting point, but I’d also recommend reaching out to Adler Builders (650-398-9030) and Mission Home Remodeling (415-855-7269) for comparable bids.In San Francisco, you’ll need a licensed General Contractor (GC) to pull the necessary permits.

Pay to separately meter the utility.

You'll also need to know your rights because the Review Boards often try to intimidate owners.