Contractors often run over time, and having a contingency plan in place both financially and logistically, could help you avoid a major dip in profits.Second, screening contractors more rigorously or, as you mentioned, running as owner/builder to control subs directly can help you keep costs and timelines in check.

None of the MLS listings work and the off-market properties are in control of the wholesalers who are very greedy there for some reason. 

The bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021 to curb illicit finance, requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them.

Sadly I realize that I won't get the hands on control, but I won't be getting calls about every little rehab issue and they are marketing to and qualifying the buyers.

I did a local renovation where I was onsite at least once a week and I went over budget by more than $50,000 but because California properties appreciate or at least hold their value.If you can find a way to invest in the LA area or within driving distance you have a lot more control than buying 2000 miles away and doing a renovation from far away.

I would also remind the upstairs tenant of the property and how it's situated and you can hear noise easily, and can't control when people are on the phone.

I think the best way to learn about syndications and to find quality investment partners is to join a Community.This type of investing is long-term, illiquid and completely out of your control.  

I paid that same day a manual payment through their portal system 1,028.11 (915.00 rent, 15 Utilities Setup, 30 Valet Trash, 5 pet control, 5 Packages, 25 monthly deposit, and 31.61 Pro-rated rent)  Click Pay... 

The only other move in charges that we have are for pets, remote controls, and some other odd items that come up.

There's a significant operational costs associated with condos with far less control.