I prefer my first deals to be in the Netherlands since I am just starting out in real estate.

I personally prefer a King, but when travelling I don't care.

Just trying to make sure I understand correctly the benefit and tax consequences of multi-family syndication investments.Let's say you invest in a hypothetical syndication deal as a LP, ~20% IRR (2.5x multiple), 7% Preferred Return, Cash flowing from year 1, and exit in 5 years.and let's assume the sponsor executes perfectly to the plan. and you invest $100k in the deal.

Due to my cheap assery, preferably like to keep our mortgage within 1/6th to 1/8th of take home pay, and set our pre-approval for about $50k less than the listed price (house flipping intentions).

That is real assuring.

When you think of hiring separate contractors for each of the big jobs -- do you prefer that idea rather than working with a general contractor who subs out those trades? 

No specific plans on what that would be, but preferable a multi-family.

But, again, that's personal preference.

As a former student myself, I’d prefer to live on the West side as well.My only concern about the West side is I feel that the student rental market is over saturated and would be worried about finding student renters each year.

Now I have contractor saying they would recommend repair of bath and kitchen and preference would be that tenant be gone.