Encourage them to provide candidates so they can do the leg work to reduce their costs ...If they have a job and good credit then they'll want to to avoid trashing the place and a small claims judgment.

@James Wright5-10 years is when most syndicated funds mature/liquidate.It is normally beneficial for both parties(sponsor + investors) for this time period.Investors are able to to formulate a timeline of when they will receive all their cash-flow.

And I made some big mistakes. but I also got the ball rolling and wound up with some amazing properties that have performed well and appreciated like crazy.So I guess my encouragement to you is to to go for it!

With it being a FSBO I don't have a REA to reach out to to ask, I've try to call two so far to see if I can just pay to get comps ran but no luck.

Originally posted by @Russell Brazil:@Steve Vaughan is in Washington state...he might know Russ  google Joe Kaiser tax overages state of WA.. he was a maniac and the state of WA AG and him went toe to toe bare knuckled.and you can see the state won.. they dont like the overage game.. and many states and counties have followed suit.. either by withholding information or limiting those who try to grab overages to 10% finders fee.. when it was common to get 50% or more.Kaiser and a few others sold HOW TO  program called Hooked on Overages.. another thing that showed how easy it was and how much money U could make not really describing how dog gone tough it is.. 

Would you also recommend me taking part on a deal even with little to no money down right now as a college student because I am sure I will need to have extra cash while managing the properties or even to to a little bit of rehabbing before a tenant moves in.

I work in the East bay so to to far from you!

Once you've created your list, start reaching to to local brokers and property management companies to determine the good and bad neighborhoods in the market. 

Looking forward to to becoming a successful investor and network with y'all.

The is a great cheap way to to learn the process but the time commitment wears on you. 2+ months of working my 8-5 desk job and then 5-11 remodel and 12 hour weekend days will wear on you and your relationships.