I asked if they would offer a deal if I pay via check instead of CC. 

I'd say test a few out and see what kind of people you get.  

Would highly recommend checking out REIAGC.

3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

The con here is evaluating the sydicator, checking their due diligence and financials are correct and conservative, and then making sure no games are being played. over the past few years, many folks including myself have found themselves victim to overly aggressive syndications where the operators were reckless with investor funds. 

Jennifer - If you have vetted the prospective tenant thouroughly (i.e. credit check, income qualifications, etc.), you shouldn't have to worry whether or not you sign them up for a 1-year lease or a month-to-month. 

If they don't sell the property - it would have to be distributed from the IRA as "in-kind distribution".

Hey Danny, I would check out the Columbus market.

What kind of price levels now in the County, and where to find those deals 

might need to check out Columbus