But at a handful, get replacement cost.

On one hand I want to end this drawn out issue, but the fault clearly lies with the tenants and out of principle it’s hard to walk away...

Real Estate and Notes are a lot of work whichever way you go....I do both and know first hand:)Thanks so much for your thoughts!

I'd rather pull all my teeth out with a pair of pliers by hand than do business with them EVER again. 

Assessing a syndication deal is not rocket science- but on the other hand it is not at all trivial and there is much to be learned.There  are many factors to consider aside from the proforma figures thrown at you by the broker/ syndicator.To mention a few:  Syndicator/Company background/  experience/ Track Record.Investment Strategy and Process.TeamAlignment of InterestMarket PPM- Fund termsWaterfall and FeesAccounting/Valuation/ReportingLegalsIMHO point 1 above is more important than any of the others and should be the make or break before even considering the specific offering.

Make the calls, shake some hands, and get your name out there.

Don't give up... don't take no for an answer and save all the cash you can get your hands on. 

Several members have pointed out the risks and pitfalls of buying there and some ways to mitigate those risks.Major risks are: 1. unacceptable, but unseen damage2. title defects, leans, and second mortgages convey to you3. entering the property risks in legal issues and getting attacked4. bidding gets out of hand running prices up near mls valuesStrategies to reduce risk:1.

hey my name is marlon kane im a new investor in philadelphia i just started wholesaling last month i handed out alot of cards and send 100 of direct mails letters to vacant home owners im a little short of cash and i was wondering the best ways to market with little money and/or should i find buyers and just jv deals? 

They have the upper hand unless you wrote the contract scope schedule budget to have a time constraint.