We have an LLC registered but haven't had much activity in it, so I was always thinking of starting a small-scale Real Estate Consulting where we could offer the afore-mentioned services for a minimal fee.

If this is a long term hold and you can swing the $300 I think you will be fine.

I dont think the margins support hard money or two loan closings on this one. 

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If a single deal works out at this scale, the family has problems like estate tax transfer limits ($13M per child) to think through.Further, as long as the funds/deals are separate from one another, the one that does go well instantly makes the syndicator an "expert" in that specific strategy or market, which then attracts the next 500K social media followers. 

I have a ranch house which I think would be perfect for a care home...where do I find an experienced operator to lease it?"

Sure thing - IRC 1245 refers to Personal Property type assets - think of all that 5-7 year property you pull out in a cost segregation study. 

I think it is a great idea, steady tenants and a great REI if you are willing and able to take care of it (of course you can have a property management company, depending on what you want to do).

It's called backlinking and makes Google think you're important. 

You may be thinking of the FHA rehab loan, where you can wrap renovation costs of up to 110% of the purchase price into the loan.