Syndicated deals can be opaque, with high fees and limited control for passive investors.

Recognize initial cash flow is likely at an all time worse.  3 recent studies show that the rent to value ratios are at an all time worst.  

And will be limited to really beat up duplexes or 2bd/1ba per a side duplexes. 

You'll need documentation of the cost to replace, hopefully, pictures from your cleaning team before their arrival, an owner's closet with lock for supplies, and limit the number of supplies you provide to a determined number.

Study the market.

Add the difficult exit and your investor pool is very limited. 

@V.G Jason It is true that a duplex limits your rental pool. 

Limited inventory typically drives up prices for both rent and equity, as high demand meets low supply.

The type of property can influence the risks you face, so coverage limits matter.

I’m most impressed with the fact that you studied real estate and real estate markets for a year before investing; that you scanned the possibilities, chose what you considered the best opportunity, and went all in.