Just trying to find some history of what they’ve done and how they’ve performed from an unbiased third party.

I don't know that I'm necessarily the right person to listen to (it's in the eye of the beholder) but I'm just commenting of subjects I know, I try to give comprehensive unbiased answers whenever possible and I'm trying yo help.

Get their feedback before making offers. 3) Pay an experienced investor to do a video tour of the property and neighborhood - someone who is unbiased (not on your agent's team).

If you can't see the property in person, pay an experienced local investor $100 or so (someone unbiased, not your agent or turnkey company) to walk it and do a detailed video tour. 

Talk to local investors (someone unbiased, not an agent or wholesaler) and experienced property management companies who will let you know rental rates for different areas, tenant base, etc.  

You want an unbiased Inspector.Then:Do a SWOT analysis of your resourcesWrite down your real estate goalsPick an asset type: SFH, 2-4 units, 5+ units, or something else like MHP.

I should have also paid an experienced local investor like $100 or $150 to do a detailed video tour of the property and neighborhood, someone unbiased and who isn't on the agent's team.

@John Cava While the ideal time to get unbiased professional insight is before the transaction, getting such advice can still be very impactful at this point.

Not only does he review syndications that are new, but also based on what I read seems to have inside knowledge and unbiased opinion on should people participate in capital calls. 

I'm in Dayton, OH and will give you unbiased feedback.