In fact, I'd wager it would be a detriment to about 50% of the potential buyers.

Also, you can generally take a smaller amount of money and spread it into a larger number of deals (for better diversification across geography, asset type, strategy etc.) versus having to take a larger amount of money and purchase a single large property on your own.The downside is that you give up control to the sponsor, and have to feel comfortable with vetting them.

The other factor is supply versus demand.

With all due and absolute respect - you've never invested in RE (outside of your own home), you have no team/contacts, and I would question your ability to discern between a syndication offering up a home-run opportunity versus one that's been underwritten with sky-high and unachievable expectations - many of the latter are marketed in such a way that your sold on glitz-and-glam as opposed to project fundamentals. 

@Shawn Brickner If the only issue is lacking a window, then look at the cost of putting that in versus the extra rent you would get.

@Misael Carlos Vera  In general versus cash buyers, yes. 

Does this strategy change if you go by room versus whole house?  

You’ll want to look at your current loan versus what you would qualify for to make sure it’s worth while.

Remember too, that typically your rehab costs are higher, when you're flipping a house versus a rental.

Keep in mind that some of the products offered are second mortgages versus grants so you’ll want to keep an eye on that and make sure it’s factored into your cash flow calculations.