But back to my first point, if you can use the "tax benefits" at all, if so how much, and how they effect taxes owed at the back end of the deal are all unique to each person's situation.As for refinances, some syndicators model refi's and other's don't.  

My personal approach to this, I don't seek for a positive cash flow if I have bare minimum equity in the property.

While I am fine renting while I search for the right investment, my dream would be to build (for my own personal home).

Regardless, I'm excited to learn and grow, both, my portfolio, and more importantly, personally.

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.

We look around and theirs seems to be a complete system with free software access that users can customize and send bills to tenants using emails and/or text messages.

HELOC's are used for personal expenses or home improvements.

Personally I work with one contractor on all my projects and he goes with me on my first walk through.

In any relationship, business or personal setting expectations up front can make the difference between success and failure.

If in-person, where are you located?