I'm trying to do my due diligence and be prepared before incorporating to be able to purchase the liens and deeds and booking something with a lawyer in my area.

Holding and distributing the purchase funds (escrow agent of the buyer, seller and lender), preparing the closing docs including the deed and mortgages if any and seeing to their recording (closing agent of the same) and issuing a title policy on behalf of the title insurer (policy issuing agent of the insurer). 

.- Prepare everything for texture, if desired, or for painting.

-Cons Cleveland itself has mandatory lead testing ( mixed bag there) But that's only Cleveland properAging Housing stock, so more maintenanceCleveland proper is tough for evictionsThere's a lot of opportunity in our inner ring suburbs and Cleveland itself.

The exam does not test you ability to do the work. 

What my question is how much do people look into the 50% rule and the 2% test as in the videos.

Be prepared to make a strong offer and provide the funds timely. 

Of course, there are lots of contingencies in place in syndications, but if you aren’t prepared to lose your investment in its entirety and be okay financially, then syndications may not be your jam...yet.

I've been interested in getting into real estate for some time and beginning the process of research and preparation before diving into the industry.

So buy a sample and test it out on a big patch of wall.