Real estate syndication deals are available on multifamily properties, self-storage, manufactured home parks, land development, hotels, student housing, warehouses, and more.

I also live in Oregon (Eugene) and have a self storage business and some rentals in Temple and Belton, great area!

I am in the process of trying to acquire a few self storage locations, The price is marked at market bid. 

Self storage.  

Even with discounted commission I would whether direct or indirect be paying $35,500 to $60,500 up and beyond what it costs me to get self-licensed after 10 years of not doing any transactions besides this upcoming sell and buy.Negotiations on price:  An agent won't make up for the commission in this in my particular market. 

Do you want to self-manage? 

I think he is trying to find a way to help us buy a house since we are self employed without having to pay 20%  down payment. 

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She skipped out without leaving a forwarding address although she is self employed and we seem to have her correct P.O. box address for her and her business(business does not have a physical location). 

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