Verify that the contractors have a good track record and are licensed, bonded, and insured.

I don't think a title company would insure a property that has something recorded against the title like that.

Section 8 inspectors have told me off the record to NEVER let them in.

I'm pretty savvy when it comes to searching and researching pubic records. 

I am looking at a property that sold for 10,000 in 2008 and the current owner purchased for $0.00 (Acorrding to county records).

Pay special attention to the sponsor, team, track record, etc.

Presently I work full time at Wal-Mart as a Maintenance Supervisor and wish to be able to earn a self sustaining income through real estate so that I can retire my 9 to 5 job, be my own boss and have time to travel with my wife and enjoy life.                            

I asked for dd materials and he essentially recorded the transaction with my LLC and acted as if I were closing on the deal.

We want to syndicate now to build a track record of returning capital even if we wont make that much money for all the hard work.

Do you give them sensitive information so they can pay for and book travel arrangements?