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Should I buy direct or invest in syndications?

Direct for control and tax benefits; syndications for passivity and access to bigger deals.

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Direct answer

Direct for control and tax benefits; syndications for passivity and access to bigger deals.

Expanded explanation

Many investors do both: direct ownership for cash flow + depreciation, LP syndications for diversification.

Examples

  • $200k split: $150k 2 SFRs + $50k MF syndication LP.

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