So we're looking at building to rent as a long term investment.We've already done all of the financial side, so that's all set and happy and ready to go when we are.However, all we're hearing right now is that all builders are super-busy and taking jobs 1-2 YEARS in advance.

As a smaller investor, it's great to do all the data analysis with widely tracked metrics, but its also refreshing to hear the emotional and experiential data points from fellow investors as well.

Am I comfortable with the risk of the syndication deal and I am informed enough about the risk that if all the money disappeared, it wouldn’t be a deal breaker financially for me and my family?

Thank you ALL so much for the input.That makes sense, and without the huge minimum payments per month I'll be able to build up cash reserves really quickly to invest.

Note that most all lead inspectors will do dust swipes (Lead Safe tests), but not all have the equipment required to do Lead Free testing so be sure you're specific in what you ask for. 

Danielle, in order to get reasonable insurance pricing, all of the standard market companies will require the fuses to be updated. 

gut renovations redid all new windows, insulation, hvac, bathrooms, kitchen, hardwood floors What was the outcome?

All help welcome!

You are getting the the bad financing of larger properties, say 12-20 units and the hard to find good management of 2-4 units.) so I’d concentrate on 2-4 units if you can’t/don’t want to look at 8 or 12+ buildings. 2) That being said, even though 12 out of my 13 properties are in Vegas, they are all SFR.

There is a entire component of marketing or searching out a property and while many can bodger there way through, most can not do it on a proficient level.