The scammer used what was likely a Google Voice number and pretended to be me when answering the phone.A lot of people got ripped off for a lot of upfront fees.

Your acquisition manager should paint a picture of how it will look after you go under-contract, mentioning that you'll need to send an inspector, contractors, and/or partners, and that it usually takes 2 or 3 visits.

Paint - SuppliesLight Fixtures - Assets?

New flooring, new paint, new appliances (Still needs a good toilet) What was the outcome?

There's chipping paint on the foundation outside.

The little experience I had at the time saved me from getting ripped off.

We ask people to use their real name.Having people rip on syndicators is easy when there is no consequence, and you can do it anonymously on Wall Street Oasis.Getting factual feedback with real people is way harder.

So far it's just been paint and it's made a BIG difference in the feel of the home.

If its a stagnant growth market what benefits do you achieve waiting a few years rather than ripping off the band-aid and paying your LTCG taxes now? 

Building has no reserves for major repairs beyond minor things like painting and lawn care.