There is now also passive pockets.Every presentation is going to make it sound like a can’t miss opportunity - that’s the whole point - a sponsor is not going to say their investment stinks.You can also ask the sponsor if they have ever had a track record verification report done or had a third party report done as well. 99.9% of sponsors don’t get one (for obvious reasons) and those that go after institutional absolutely must get one.

Referrals are obviously the best route, but that is not always possible.

Screening  I hate to say it but make sure the company you use covers your state because they don't all make it obvious. 

Obviously,  your cost of entry will be a lot lower out of state compared to Hawaii. 

At this rate that cashflow is there and you can invest in areas that the appreciation is obvious.  

Obviously, my agent will not be happy, is there something I can do for her to make her whole?

😀But I have to get to it since the right choice here doesn't seem to be that obvious. 

My clients obviously feel this is unfair as the city certified it as a 3 DU when they bought it.So I am asking if anyone has been through this and how you got out of it?

The answer is fairly obvious, and that is the person who is not living in their primary residence. 

hahaJokes  yup   its obvious  feel sorry for the  orginal poster or anyone who drops 15k or more on this stuff.