My goal by end of 2019 is to be entirely out of single family, have 1 or 2 NNN properties valued at $5MM, and to have $1M in equity deployed into passive syndications.Having a payed off asset 30 years from now is not as enticing as the prospect of not having to deal with tenants ;)

Its not like the "city" areas in obtaining comps, or knowing what to do to maximize profits; unless thats your bag. 

Most of the scenarios proposed to us by potential clients for such joint ventures would likely create a benefit between the parties and not pass scrutiny in an audit.There are many ways to safely and productively grow your IRA investing in non-traditional assets such as real estate in a standalone fashion,  There is no need to take unnecessary and foolish risks with your retirement savings.

Join some free REI clubs, find a mentor, make a plan, make some goals....Inventory current assets to see if your goals are realistic.I would start by finding a mentor and setting some goals to determine which direction to go in.

I have even heard very smart asset protection attorneys who have their clients take out debt on properties for this very reason. 

To obtain financing it can't be larger than 25% of the total community square footage. 10% of the budget to go towards reservesNo active or pending litigation (HOAs like to go after the developer for construction defects)No assessments (ask for the last 12 months of board minutes in your offer.

People of BP, I'm having trouble trying to Wholesale, i know what i'm doing far as setting up Contracts and all that, its more of finding Motivated Sellers of properties, every time i search for a property that's for sale by the owner, either i run into someone that already doing the same thing, took over the property and looking to sell it aka another Investor, or someone that has a Title Company already tied to the property and it puts me out of position to do anything after that.

Wondering what people are using to create and track their personal financial statements to include fixed assets and depreciation?  

I finally spoke with an attorney and was told I am partially responsible for this error because I did not obtain a survey.

& @Kimberly JonesIs REIG provding all your insurance, including flood, hurricane, etc, i'm finding quotes ranging from $600/yr to $1,500/yr for multi-family residential, but not clear how that works within the different flood zones and asset types.