Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

I think i remember reading that you can also demonstrate accreditation status by working in some capacity for the syndicator, or also by working "meaningfully" in real estate anywhere in some capacity, and these don't have a dollar value ie. the 300k joint filing or 1Meg net worth threshold. but the amount of due diligence required to invest in a private syndication is/should be a lot, which always are more opaque than a public RE investment, like REITs, is something you may want to avoid until you have been involved in RE directly for some timeconsider mortgageREITs, eg.

BTW, does anybody know WHERE self-directed IRA's are addressed in IRS publications?

I'm a little pressed for time but check this link - https://www.irs.gov/businesses.... and Publication 523 for more information. 

I think these neighborhoods have the potential to be high demand destination rentals due to parks, the lake, nightlife, easy transportation, etc. 

Buy where taxes are low on rental properties, populations are growing, economies are growing, and there are at least two of the following: Gov spend, Major healthcare, transportation hubs, universities, sports teams, industry concentration, tourism, manufacturing.

Public maybe has an impression of their skills sets that is inflated to reality of what their background is or their Actual experience..

You should also consider posting reviews of your experience with facts, not opinions, to the public for their awareness.

Hey @Vincent Donato - your assumption may be correct, but the data on public sites isn't always accurate. 

All have train access (Carteret has a ferry) and you can be in Manhattan in 45min on public transit.