The current state of the market has created a bit of a learning curve for new investors just getting started and I feel that starting a local meetup would be very beneficial for many of us.

So yes, have a conversation and trust your gut feeling. 

Feel free to reach out if you need any advice. 

I feel duped and stuck.

I was worried for a minute when the county mailed a survey to me asking how I felt about STR’s, but now that the review of their system is over, I feel confident that they won’t make any more major changes here for a while.

I put together a 'short list', but please feel free to propose markets not listed!

Apologize if these questions don't make sense, I just feel like the fact that I live in one unit and rent out the other unit makes things complicated!

I'm sure there are more ways that syndicates operate so please, feel free to share your syndication experiences and your knowledge on the process.

Do I feel comfortable knowing where syndicators can "hide" risks?

They feel VERY safe, especially if they are lending it to me!!