Some mortgage companies are stuck in the dark ages. 

Definitely need the proper understanding of the site, but it's much better than taking a stab in the dark looking on Airbnb/VRBO sites, that we have no idea why dates are available or not.  

Shadow or Volunteer:Reach out to local property managers or small property management companies and ask if you can shadow them or intern part-time.

And yes I have done one in 50 years in the industry.Facts:1. purchase contract and gave 50k up front to bring tax's current. 2. it was all cash no contingencies.3. seller just goes dark no response to anything.4.

We provide dark grey washcloths in every bathroom for just that purpose.

Seems like an odd time to go dark on a thread he was so active in.

I would definitely use the advice Jacob gave, as well as connect with some investors to shadow.

And contractual issues aside--from a practical standpoint, GPs would have long-spent that money (if nothing else for the taxes on it) and might not have the cash available to return fees, especially if they are not currently transacting.The dirty dark little secret in the syndication business is it's really a fee-based model. 

If you ever want to connect, swap ideas, or even team up to find someone willing to mentor or let us shadow, I’m definitely open to it!

I am hoping to connect and potentially shadow and do some JV deals as I continue to learn the ropes.