Hi @Chris Mason narrowing down an strategy is exactly what I'm trying to do that's why I need to gain more knowledge about this subject, I'm a very analytical person and just like playing chess I like to analyze all the scenarios, always thinking 1,2,3,4,5 steps ahead then set up all my pieces  in place and then go for the checkmate (In this case landing a good deal, lowering my risks and maximizing the profit or cash on cash ROI). 

Notes won me over and I'm going to stick around for a while:)  On JV deals that you do, how do you help the passive person gain confidence?

For you, as a potential passive investor in a syndicate, you are most concerned with how much money you get back, and when. 

At least you gain a day on the way back.

Would like to grow to $10k passive income a month but do not want to over extend.

I am in a similar situation; so my advice has no proof to back it, or value really...But, is the gain expected (on property flip/rentals) and probability of that gain 'WORTH' it to risk, over paying off debt that will forever follow you?

Situation:As a first time home buyer, and first time flipper, Fiancee and I expect a 2 year property to avoid Capital Tax Gain, and allow for time to DIY as much as we can comfortably do.

Also, I am looking for the occupant in hopes of gaining entry legally. 

I've been listening to podcasts as much as possible to gain as much info as possible however, it's a little overwhelming with all the "stuff" you have to keep track of.

The IRS will interpret the difference as taxable gain.