The way I frame it, it’s not that new investors shouldn’t get started, it’s that investing from a place of financial strength should be emphasized now more than ever (or perhaps it always should and we’re just more aware of it).

It might be worth taking a chance on that, but for our bigger projects of $10-20 million or more, we usually go with the more expensive real one.But here's the thing, you gotta be aware that these cost segregation vendors are always emphasizing the benefits and not talking much about the downsides.

The five keys to selling that I emphasize in my sphere are: Location, Price, Terms, Conditions, and Marketing.  

If your market has been experiencing strong appreciation and you expect that to continue (emphasized because I don't know how anyone can predict anything right now), it may be worth a try.

They don't emphasize how tricky are the comps and assessing rehab and what are the tactics to use the mls 

I really can't emphasize how important this deeper, more focused understanding of the property is if you intend to leverage your handyman skills, build a hands-on portfolio, and reap the significantly increased benefits of locally investing in this kind of real estate over the long haul.

A lot of people are emphasizing getting three quotes, you get three quotes and then what ?

The reality is virtually every residential syndication’s slide deck is emphasizing the appreciation.  

But I want to emphasize two in particular:1.

You selectively mention some inflammatory flash-points, like your wife having insecurities or being envious of time you spend taking care of your ill mother - while failing to emphasize any of your own faults or contributions to the relationship.