So What's the happy medium of the amount of hard earn $$$ to invest but also "catch the eye" of a top producer in a large scale syndication?  

It is possible that it will produce less cashflow in comparison to other plexes.

Dead body, overdose, tenants fooling around with other tenants spouses, break ins, walking in on an intruder (2x), pet rattlesnakes that escape, water leaks, broken air conditioning, flea infestations and people trying to rip you off. 

Frankly, anything these guys produce is worth a read/listen.I'm about 6-12 months out from being ready to make my first move, so I share your eagerness.

If I'm hiring you, I expect you to produce.

Puppies produce a massive mess that is sure to stink up your rental and also very likely to cause damage.

Find an office that has producers and a ton of listings.

Every year, I have to submit the same amount of records as when I wanted to get approved for my original loan.So, I wondering why a bank would give a loan for the amount you are asking based on only deposits, or average balances when I have $1 million in average balances and still have to produce every tax record.I just like to gripe.

It will produce a percentage rate that measures the received pre-tax cash flow relative to the amount of money invested to acquire the asset.The cash-on-cash return is a great metric and is widely used throughout the real estate industry both investors and real estate agents.

Since getting my license I been wanting to get some income producing properties.