It is risky but it’s worth exploring if I can mitigate the largest risk while I’m in the DD/contingency period. 

If not then look at the deferred sales trust if a strategy worth exploring if the seller’s equity is more than $500K and the tax liability is $100K or more.

Here's interest over time going back to 2004:See query here: https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?

How would you recommend gaining experience with established and reputable syndication teams?

I would just encourage everyone on this thread to do some due diligence and explore how other successful and reputable real estate companies/landlords are navigating through this pandemic, and to conduct some research before you start making decisions based on a Biggerpockets post by a guy in plaid shorts claiming he is a real estate "specialist".

But we spoke with a reputable PM company.

You can also explore a local bank if they hold their own paper.

@Ondrej Brown I would find someone who is reputable with investments in the area and use them to make the offer.

And I am seeing info that typically they are only available for 55 years old or older, but could be worth exploring with your employer or a financial planner.

Ideally I would like to do a cash deal with my own money, but hard money is just an option I am willing to explore Thanks again very helpful !