Arbitrarily expanding RE isn't the way to do it. 

I have family in Raleigh, wife and I can't afford where we live in LA, CA so we're looking for an investment property elsewhere to get into some RE while we keep renting in CA, and Raleigh has that familial connection--who knows, maybe we'll move there but assuming we won't for this decision. 

**Uncertain Future Costs:** Final costs, including maintenance fees and property taxes, may be higher than initially projected.

the title will be transferred to a land trust" is called deception (an attempt to hide the transfer)You should never do anything in real estate that you have to hide, it always comes back and bites you, maybe not in 2024 but at some point in he near future, that fact will play a role in trying to keep the property.

That may have been from a transaction you had along the way by writing a check or putting your account number for automatic bill paying.

I might try them again in the future if they get their rent collection feature figured out

Plus there’s a big garage that could maybe be converted to an ADU or another bedroom in the future.

Before he started the work, on multiple occasions I had requested proof of permits, the actual estimate, and at least something in writing.

Yes because it's tough to make buildings cashflow right now, so all syndicators have to pitch is future appreciation. 

Hey All,I'm new to RE investing and jumping straight into multifamily and apartments.