Start with a good foundation.

The house was built in 1888 and was renovated several times, including a new block foundation inside the old stone foundation. 

Early 1900 buildings are often balloon construction, meaning the walls may lack fire stops from the top to the foundation.

You will also increase your odds of a successful start if you take the time and build a solid foundation. 

The most experienced syndicators would be more likely found at the larger events, with newer smaller syndicators found at local clubs.Real estate websites.

This is fair in that if something is uncovered that makes the deal go south (crumbling foundation, infestation with aliens, etc.) then I shouldn't have to execute the contract. 

Who would want to pay anything for a 1960 2br/1ba single wide that has been set up on a permanent foundation with stick built walls, roof, addition and a huge hole cut in the side to open up to the addition? 

I could spend 20k fixing a foundation, for example, and it wouldn’t improve the value of my property from an appraisal standpoint.

Real estate is hyperlocal so you need to know the metrics all the way down to the city, neighborhood, block and street.Once you have a solid foundation and know which direction you want to go its a matter of focus and consistency.

He did mention that the foundation was "settling" and that some rooms in the units were sloping but it was all stucco construction with all tile inside.