This would be my very first syndicated deal so I'm trying to be very cautious!

When its a SFR or a small multifamily I am a little more cautious about pressing rents a ton just because if you raise someone $100 and they decide to move out that turnover is going to kill your profits for the year. 

I am ready to start flipping in Houston however cautious about my first purchase and hesitant about pulling the trigger.I receive properties from wholesalers and I also do research on har.com, however, I cannot decide if to go with properties from MLS or to go with wholesalers.MLS, from what I understand, might/would mean to pay more because of the fees involved, on the other hand with wholesalers what I find is that either the repair costs or ARV are unrealistic.To the experts out there, what would be your advice?

Idk, I still don't trust the seller lol, I would personally be very cautious and not tell them you have an option of cash....

just being cautious Thanks,

      @Ryan BallGood advice, I am currently in contact with a realtor and another investor in the Cincinnati area so I will make sure to learn from them about areas to avoid and properties to be cautious of for the reasons that have been pointed out. 

I'd also be cautious with the holiday season coming up as normally people tend to concentrate on the holidays more than looking for a place to leave.

@Terri HarveyBe cautious as alot of "gurus" charge thousands of dollars for the same info you are learning online.

Bill is absolutely correct there are a number of issues to consider when putting together one of these deals.With the new laws, rules and regulations, you need to be extremely cautious or you may end of inadvertently in litigation.

I would agree with the other comments, this is not an area conducive to RE investing, be very, very cautious.