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Greetings Bigger Pockets Community,I'm new to real estate investing and would very much like to learn more about it, especially investing in rental properties.

As a younger professional with zero debt, I'm interested in learning more about the analysis and purchasing process of multifamily properties with the intent of executing an owner-occupied strategy.

It looks like you’ve learned the perils of partnering and wisely understand the benefits of investing as locally as possible.

There is extraordinary differences on the legal/compliance side between the two.For a syndication, offering equity for investors is the most common way.There are many different fees and structures you can go with.I suggest learning the underwriting side of syndication deals before engaging an attorney.

There are some expenses (mostly noncash items) that can be added back to your income - depreciation is the most common/well-known.If you have strong revenue and are reporting a lot of expenses to reduce your taxable income, a bank statement loan may be a good option for you.

We are eager to learn and make informed decisions that will set us up for success in our real estate ventures.

I encourage you to do a Google search/competitive analysis to learn what others charge LOCALLY (commission and fees) before you make a decision. 25% is extremely high for the Orlando market.

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