To summarize, I am fully equipped, licensed, and knowledgeable to handle all aspects of the actual repair, however my ignorance lies within the funding (hard money) and the business aspects of home flipping. 

I used to use Podio and still have an account--but it failed on the automation aspects. 

Our pain point used to be how to manage each aspect of STR. 

This will define their deal size.

On paper I'm ready - I have the money, I've done the research, I have well-defined property/neighborhood criteriaI, I have an agent, contractor, property manager, lender, etc.I'm targeting off market deals with light value add potential in an area with high appreciation potential.

Key takeaways include:Thorough Due Diligence: Ensuring all aspects of the sponsor's background, financial health, and track record are meticulously examined.Consistent Criteria: Applying consistent criteria across different sponsors to facilitate objective comparisons and evaluations.Continuous Monitoring: Regularly monitoring the sponsor's performance and financial stability throughout the project lifecycle.ConclusionSponsor underwriting is an essential component of successful real estate and investment management.

Experience and Knowledge:Experience: A little over a year owning my first rental.Expertise: Still learning about all aspects.

Some people define the Catskills as the four rural counties west of the Hudson River in SE New York, Green, Ulster, Sullivan and Delaware.

We strictly focus on the identification/inspection aspect of this new legislation so my knowledge is lacking regarding financial assistance for smaller landlords. 

@Moira Baggett it's hard to answer without knowing more specifics on what you define as a "failing" syndication investment.