While there were reasons for my decisions, the important lesson is that time is the key factor in building wealth, and starting sooner leads to faster results along with growing opportunities.

Understanding the market trends, neighborhoods, and property values will greatly benefit you in making informed decisions.

(Live there for a bit then rent it out)It's a tough decision nowadays with a 3% mortgage which is pretty much an asset in itself. 

I noticed these deals move so fast its hard to do these calcs quickly to make a decision.

Your book makes a strong argument for the benefits of this form of passive investing.however, for those who do not invest in syndications, I would ask these questions to fully understand your decision:1.

(Brass, brushed nickel, etc).Love to hear how others are making these decisions.

This has definitely influenced my partner’s and I decision. 

Interest rates and points are not the only criteria upon which to base a decision; length of loan, amortization and if you can get it “loan assumability” especially with no qualifying and no rate escalation could e much more important. 

It's not the reality for most and if more beginner investors had the correct mindset they would make better and more informed investment decisions.

@Juan Carlos Gastelum As the world's greatest investors have taught us, making long-term investment decisions only based on tax policies isn't a good idea but it sounds like that's not you're only reason for investing in the US.