I am primarily interested in syndications (I am accredited) and would love to learn more as well as meet like minded folks to discuss how they embarked on this journey.thanks in advance!

Some investors make it work by targeting less saturated areas nearby, but a lot of folks find more affordable markets out of state, which can make this strategy more feasible.Capital needs can vary quite a bit depending on factors like partnering, financing options, and property types.

Problem is only "RE pros" get to do it.There are 3 income classifications in the US - Active, Portfolio, and PassiveActive income is income derived from your job, or normal trade or business.Portfolio income is derived from bank instruments - stocks, bonds, etc.Passive income is income earned from investments.Active losses can wipe out both passive and portfolio income, but it doesn't work the other way around.Portfolio (capital) losses are limited to $3,000 annually.Passive losses can only be offset by passive gains.Real estate rental income by its nature is deemed passive per IRC Sec 469One way to get around it is to become a pro - spend more than 750 hours or 1/2 your time in real estate.But most folks aren't real estate pros.

well I have seen predatory.. this is described by folks selling homes that are worth 30k to someone else for 90k  and having done NO WORK  thats predatory on its face.

There are plenty of good folks who just live in blue collar areas.

Hey Ryan, I know there are some folks that provide this service but I'm not sure exactly how it works and how much trust is involved.If it's any consolation, I wouldn't sweat it too much.

I can see sharp investors talking to these folks and just basically talking the seller into cancelling and coming with them as they will pay more..

I will say, I often see folks create more complicated checkbook IRA LLC structures when they don't need them.

Dave I dont know about these folks but I know my community bank would look at this.

I checked online and generally folks say Bank of Texas or local credit unions.Thanks!