Investors-where do you look for offerings and how do you choose a fund to invest in?

[Jay Ben]

I'd like to start syndicating deals and I am thinking a good way to start might be by investing in a fund. Can some of you fellow investors/passive investors give some pointers on how you choose the fund to invest in?

Thanks

[John Sayers]

On a side note, most funds are setup in a way that will cause you to file tax-returns in multiple states each year. Some may do a 1099-DIV route and some may pay state taxes on the investor's behalf. No method is good or bad as the individual investor gets to decide that, however it is good to be aware that some methods of investing have more overhead and actions for the investor.