(For requests that are of a cosmetic nature and are not required, you'll just have to learn to say "no".) 

They don't care where the money comes from (except drug money etc naturally) they just want the full amount at closing.

Investing (markets/capitalism in general) is a natural process and the most efficient way to manage the supply and demand curve and the allocation of resources.

Syndicators are naturally wary of legal gray areas, so they will tend to follow this rule (the ones who do not may have other issues as well).

@Ryan WilliamsHey Ryan, I'm an asset manager for a global bank.I've worked as, and on behalf of, the largest institutional landlords as well as smaller private landlords.The natural path that you'll see is analyst -> associate -> asset manager, or something along that path.Mine was a bit different but nonetheless learned similar skills in underwriting, analyzing and strategically (re)positioning assets.

It is the sale of your property - and using the Intermediary to hold your funds - until you purchase the exchange property or properties.Here is a great summary of 1031 Exchange from my Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) industry web site:1031 Like Kind ExchangeSection 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows investors to defer capital gains taxes on the exchange of like-kind properties. 1031, or tax-deferred, exchanges hold great advantages for both investors and CCIMs.

My relatives live in Orlando, and find it hard to buy appropriately based upon the high speculative nature of that market.

That kind of natural appreciation makes it an attractive market to build new projects.

To claim the deposit you have to write certified letters to the old tenant and try to collect and also inform them that you will use the security deposit money for the repairs.  

I currently manage a commercial real estate valuation firm with a Certified General Appraiser that has over a dozen years of experience doing real estate appraisals in countless cities, spread across numerous industries.