I know it can vary quite greatly from state to state so some people might not want to state a figure in fear of throwing someone off track, however a general ballpark would really help in starting to run numbers and ensure I am planning accordingly.

Looks like I just Got to get over my own fear of the aspect and go for it!

As they say, the remedy for fear is knowledge. 

Looking at it through the lens of only getting deals under contract so you can get your part of the action is what causes this fear of being cut out .

IMHO, you will learn more (and faster), have more fun (or fear depending on how you're wired) and have less risk, by pumping a small amount into several different flippers than a bigger chunk into a syndicator.Happy Investing!

My fear is that I end up mailing the addresses listed for the owners on the violations list and then have a bunch of returned postcards.Does anyone know what would be more accurate for the real owner address, bcad.org or what is listed on the violations list?

I feared that it could have been a foundation issue when I walked and videoed the property before I made my initial offer.Should I tell the agent about this?

Ask friends to act as hard money lenders for all $50K (they take 1st lein)...with my cash still in the bank as a backup3. crawl into a ball and not act due to crippling overanalysis/fear....not an optionI am more comfortable with option 1.  

Turnkey Providers should NEVER list their homes above or even at market value for fear of the appraisal if anything else.

Stay purposeful and attack fear.