Syndication and raising capital

[Joseph R Fornwalt]

So Id like to hear from some people that have syndicated or have raised capital to fund deals that they've either found or created. I understand that having a piece of real estate, where the numbers work, is key to having a good deal and not to short sight other components such as property management, contractors, etc... But I'd like some insight on how valuable having or creating a network of high income producing investors can be. Is being the individual with this network of investors a valuable component to a team? Long story short, is there value in not having a deal but having investors? Or do those of you having the deals find there is no need for what may be considered a middle man? Thanks!