. - A tenant we approved in our first renovated unit looked great on paper but our agent partner who also helped manage the property felt like something may have been off with them, though he couldn't put his finger on it.

I will however shake a finger at the agent for not reviewing this document with you and teaching you what youre signing.

I've been a real estate broker here for 18years so I have my finger on the pulse of that.  

I think @Stephanie Jacobson is the one to ask about Binghamton...I think she mentioned short-term rentals in nearby Finger Lakes area but I'm not sure about in the city of Binghamton. 

Would you rather invest in duplex in CA that breaks even or invest in RE syndication for 2 years that offers you expected 18% annually Example: Duplex in CA costs around $600k, down payment $120k, rent = mortgage payment+real estate tax + insurance (if interest drops by 1%, then expected cash flow could be $200-$300 per month) RE syndication is offering 18%, in 2 years, I can expect to make $43,200 without lifting a finger..The numbers are favoring more towards RE syndication, in the past I have only done rentals never invested in RE syndication.

Fingers crossed for retroactive application lol

To save my fingers typing time, I wrote a blog on BP. 

Come up with alternative ways to vent your anger - stamp your foot, snap a rubber band on your wrist, snap your fingers, etc.

We are in process of our first deal. fingers crossed and will updated community when done!

We need to keep our fingers crossed that the government won't take away our 50% exemption on capital gains.