You have to find the way that fits your investment objectives, follow that path but also be open to new ideas.Best Regards,

. - syndication objectives: are they monthly cash flow oriented or large sums once in a while?

Heather,Following what Jason Bott explained and looking at the numbers you gave, I would estimate that the depreciation is somewhere in the 70% range ($100k depreciated value vs $340,000 Replacment).  

The repair guy came outside of the time range he gave me - I think he said monday, one day job and he came back on Tuesday to finish.

IRAC (the regulatory board) sets the allowable annual increases, which typically range from 1-3%.

Those are in AL and MI. as for additional charges, in PA depending on the county you have to pay a sheriff poundage fee which ranges from two to 4% plus any transfer taxes. 

I would ask your realtor about average days on the market for that particular area, price range, and what you are looking at.

In small smaller “slower” lower growth towns outside metro areas, you might see 7% cap rates.In my local market, Greenville SC which is booming but certainly a tertiary market, cap rates are in the 5% range.

The yields have ranged from negative to 50%+. 

I would also add, if you have a range of something (like years or square footage), be sure to go both ways when you limit as well.