. - Referrals and resources: Identifying an investment prospect is one thing, the due diligence, lending and team required to successfully close and mange it are another story.

Paying too much initially can significantly impact overall returns, emphasizing the need for thorough due diligence and possibly more stringent financial analysis before purchasing.For future investments, consider leveraging local market knowledge further and refining your property evaluation techniques.

Could invest in Syndications which are having issues if proper due diligence wasn't performed. 

I think there's a lot one can do on their own to maintain it, but it does require diligent effort.

I am told that if we go under contract, I can review their books during the due diligence phase.  

Key elements include paperwork, third-party inspections, and critical dates for due diligence and closing.

Do your due diligence

Please do your due diligence in determining what company you use.

Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊

This sounds like a good deal, but due diligence is key.