It's probably in his best interest to hold as he only needs requires $250K MAX in addition to the property he is selling, and can secure a new loan on the new primary.

This is basic accounting and I believe there is even a tutorial on the help page if you haven't done it before...Things that don't fall into an expense or income category can be done at the top as a journal entry (additional owner investment, escrow rebalancing, etc)...Do this all and you get some nice reports off the reports tab (the graph icon)...I have things done at the property level but you could choose to do it down at the door level if you wanted. 

I've done a local renovation where I was on site at least once a week.

I'm relatively new at this and enjoy being an active landlord in addition to my day job.

And really doesn't provide additional value in terms of rents.

You list this development on your site as being part of your "portfolio."

Additionally for those not in the business like I am and many on BP are even if the syndicate deal only got you 6% cash flow and maybe 25% bump on your investment not 100% that's still a great win for many right ?

Additionally, I am curious about any sacrifices you may have made on your journey to success.Furthermore, I am an avid reader and believe in the power of learning from others.

Any suggestions on documents to ask for in addition to -Violations - Environmental hazards -Zoning issues -SurveysThanks!   

Pay all cashThose would be the lowest risk, not saying it’s best options but lowest risk as leverage is the biggest risk typically in any real estate investor followed by buying a property site unseen and in an awful area where they try and self manage