I have been researching syndication models and have a few questions I am hoping someone can help clarify..I'm still getting my footing so apologize if these are elementary.On an 80/20 straight split syndication.

Are you investing in a fund or directly into the LP side of a syndication?

The outlet stores here have new appliances at a big discount because they were maybe floor models or they were delivered and the customer returned them or they’ve got a ding or dent.

During the downturn, this was a viable investing model. 

To piggy back what @Hai Loc was saying, another way to look at the deal is look at it as an Airbnb model if your location allows you.

A few hundred bucks is a small investment in your investment, and making the trip will allow you to see some of their handiwork, tour neighborhoods, and get a feel for who these people are that will be responsible for making your investment a success.If you have any questions about the turnkey model or the Birmingham, AL market, feel free to reach out any time.Good luck!

(1) Grouping a syndicate interest with other real property interests often raises the bar for the material participation requirement under the passive activity losses regs unless the LP is de minimis.(2) Yes..definitely...perhaps..it depends on your facts and circumstances.

the home is a late 70's model 2 br 1bath. 

He has built a business on the model of giving most of your content away free to build your audience (tribe) and then sell them the most valued, exclusive material.

Please recommend the rental model I can opt, resources to learn.