Here's a good article if you're looking for tips on this type of research. - https://investingte.com/how-to-identify-real-estate-micro-markets-to-invest-in/Overall, depending on the deal and the asset class, you could perform well in either state.

You could give them a thousand bad reviews, if they are the only person in town offering a specific type of product, people will still do business with them.

Seems they are the type to take advantage and not follow the rulesLooking back yes I think I would have been able to work it out with them to move out.

Tracking hours would be kind of a pain as we tend to do a lot of partial-hour type of work like a quick phone convo or texting back and forth with a buyer client, researching properties, talking to listing agents and lenders, scheduling showings, previewing properties, travel time, etc.

Value add, so BRRRR type of model. 

@Richard Rafferty, while I generally agree with Chris, I will first ask what types of property are you looking to syndicate?

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Lease options, and there are a variety of types of lease options, can be a good starting strategy for many aspiring investors. 

I suggest that you set clear goals and determine the types of properties you wish to pursue.

I am a co-host in Dallas and Waco, TX and I have an idea of what types of owners and properties I want in my co-host portfolio----and with each client/property I learn which qualities are working for my business setup or what qualities I need to be working on to upskill.