https://realestateguysradio.com/events/how-to-rais...I've gone multiple times to keep abreast of regulatory changes, but many people go to not just to learn how syndication works, but also how to vet sponsors and how to be an effective passive partner in these types of projects.   

Remember their ability to keep their job (or have a steady income) will directly effect their ability to pay the rent.We always have them submit pay-stubs. 2 - 3 most recently ones give us the information we need.

Bandit signs are still an effective way to generate leads but it is important to be in it for the long haul and not rely 100% on that method alone. 

Run some amortization tables for your self with a fixed rate for differing length of times.You will be shocked that the changes in the mortgage payments and the effects on your ROI.Ask your partner what's the advantage to creating excessive equity when that money could have been put to work elsewhere?

For Craigslist posts, there is a "flag" option that is effective in getting posts removed.

It was never communicated to our agent until after the offer was accepted that the tenant is not happy with the new rent price and may move out ASAP.The sellers agent also told us only now that the tenant has been difficult to work with on scheduling showings and now the inspection, even though they already knew that the house was being sold.Then, the sellers agent asked us if we would be interested in using their own property management's service.I don't have any specific questions, but want to get anyone else's take on whether this is a suspicious situation, either with the tenant or with the sellers agent.

and by doing so will it effect my credit making it more difficult to get a loan for the investment property?

Electric, plumbing, drywall, etc..I think this is where I'm struggling to see the ability for this to be done correctly, properly, and effectively.

Then an Automatic Stay goes into effect that stops the foreclosure without a court OK.Depending on which Chapter of Bakruptcy is filed, the mortgage holder has a few options some as set out above.A sale of the property would have to be reviewed by the court as to price and if it is in the best interest of the "estate" (debtor's bankruptcy)What did you mean by "It sounds like the possibility of getting the property goes down the tubes when either of these bankruptcies are filed. "?

No one will invest with you or work with you if you don't have a track record as a successful real estate investor, entrepreneur or business person in the past.Then, you need to get educated on the apartment syndication terminology and process so that you can communicate effectively with team member and investors and understand how to find, evaluate, submit offers on, conduct due diligence on, and asset manage apartment deals.