I would encourage you @Lori Brock to evaluate your situation. 

As you note, there are good large syndicators and there can also be bad small syndicators, so it’s also a case by case evaluation. 

Build a real estate network, evaluate potential properties, and use the 50% rule to ensure they cover your mortgage and leave positive cash flow.Good luck!

Orginially I was evaluating deals and account for tithes, but after expenses, debt service, and reserves.

Considering the current market dynamics, it's crucial to evaluate the long-term potential of a property and its potential for cash flow and appreciation.

Here's a deal I'm going to break down pretty thoroughly on my process of evaluation.

I also know the zoning/permits better than the appraiser on some of them because if they passed initial evaluation I looked up the zoning and permits. 

I think this is the gift and the curse of a still emerging asset class (short term rentals) - as it becomes more "institutional" i.e. more like commercial real estate with more sophisticated buyers then financials and systems for this will likely become more streamlined and stable, but we are still in a place where the buyer pools are more newish investors or typically residential basic investors, so not has experienced or sophisticated evaluating investments based on a detailed financial analysis like more seasoned commercial investors likely would.anyways, just a guess on what might be going on here

**Evaluate Your Goals:** - Are you looking for quick cash flow, or are you more focused on long-term appreciation?

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