If we're not in alignment, it will be evident as we answer all the questions within.

Syndication Pro: Ability to scale and diversify, economies of scale, aligning yourself with professionals to remove the learning curve and reduce risk, almost totally passive (you still have to do your own DD on the sponsor and need to be able to identify what a good deal is and isn't), limited liability (no debt to guarantee, etc), max leverage LTV is usually around 85% via FHA/HUD, more tax advantages via cost segregation (cash-flow is typically tax sheltered for first 7 years).Syndication Con: No control over operations, upside is shared with sponsor, fees, no control over sale, sponsor and LP's interest may not always be aligned.SFR/Small Multis/BRRRR Pro: Total control of business and operations, upside is all yours (higher potential return), control of sale/exit, no fess besides third parties, max leverage via FHA is 90-96%,SFR/Small Multis/BRRRR Con: Not passive and will require significant time commitment, difficult to scale and diversify, occupancy risk is more significant, major repairs have a more significant impact on returns, mercy of the SFH market, harder to force appreciation via increased NOI.My bottom line and why I chose to do what I did and why I steer individuals and family offices towards syndication: Syndication may not have as high of a potential return vs doing it on your own but it is by far the greatest risk adjusted return.

use abundance of caution when doing this model.. you must align with the best of the best to make this work @Jason DiClemente  it looks like a connected investor off shoot.

Ran the numbers a few times and the only way it was cash flowing was if all these stars aligned:-rented out commercial space on first floor for $1500- made 3rd floor apartment into an airbnb making $2000/mo after expenses- bumped up rent on 2nd floor unit $50-oh.. and offered $450kDoes anyone go about a deal making this many assumptions or should the property cash flow positive before tweaking numbers and hoping for commercial rent?

I sat down with several agents and found one that aligns with my goals.

Now, I’m not saying it’s impossible, but a lot of stars have to align to a house hack a multi.For every one multi house hack that we help clients buy, we’re buying 10 non-multi house hacks!

There are many groups that have popped up in the last few years, and it's best to align yourself with other investors focusing on the same niche... duplex conversion, flips, multifamily, short-term rentals, rent-to-own, joint ventures... what's your niche? 

Interview 2-3 office landlord brokers and 2-3 retail landlord brokers who specialize in your submarket, be sure to ask for lease comps specific to the product type they would recommend and run a pro-forma for each Scenario.Then hire the team who’s recommendations align with your own independent analysis.

Desert landscaping so not much maintenance. aside from us wanting to make rent more align with market, there isn’t much more tenant could take on to keep costs down.

Our model is going to pretty much be a take on BRRRR:- He finds a property we both agree on - I pay him a finders fee- He renos the property - I pay him 25% contractor fees- (I refinance) - He then manages the property for me for an additional 9%Final payments are not made until the property is rehab'ed and rented to make sure interests are aligned. 1.