No individual leases), on July 2nd, 2 adults, and their kids and all pets left without returning the keys.

We've also done some random very low cost, with potential reward things like paying for flyer-space under a local diner's glass tables. 

Coordinating that communication and anticipating potential problems, a good experienced TC may get you by but now we're getting into the zone of high risk going agentless for the limited reward of saving 6% commission. 

After that, you can get prices to install individual water heaters, air conditioners and call the power company about putting in the extra meters.You can generally put a price to everything.

lease will be for individual not in company name.

I don’t know how to respond individually so I hope this is how u see me responding!

Re-plumbing is something you won't want to wing but you can't hire out what you can't pay to have completed.Sometimes we have to catch-up to the opportunity...repair and build your financial health - and then reward yourself by starting this new business.Just one opinion...you'll get a lot of others to weigh in!

I have spoken to dozens of individuals who've stated its always been a waste of time in their experience, and not a single person who's had success in doing so.

With that said, it's also potentially many units, depending on how much cash you put into each, how you finance them, how much they individually cash flow, etc. 

However, syndications are more suited to taking care of certain elections/choices(cost segregation) that may be overlooked by the individual investor.Furthermore, when you are an investor in a syndication, you are at the mercy of the syndicator to provide you the K-1 before you can file your return.