Rental income that is treated as business income, can be converted to non-passive income if one of the 7 material participation test are met and the taxpayer qualifies for Real Estate Professional Status. 

Not sure how big you're going but you may need to raise money as well (if it's more than 4 units). 

Buy the deals that you can improve to raise value.

If I'm assisting with raising capital for syndication is there licensing, etc I need to be aware of before I proceed? 

It appears they are hoping to attract people that can find deals but don't know how to raise money.

@Josh R. there is another option, one that would raise you're ROI too infinite, eliminate that finance rate too 0%, and via reduction in $-expense, increase cash-flow. 

Some are basically renting out bed space and require tenants to sign an agreement to stay clean, and be tested upon request, with failing the test potentially leading to immediate eviction.

They will help you ensure you don’t accidentally leave money on the table by helping you study your competition and by raising or lowering your rates so you can compete better.

We’d be happy to chat and even set you up with a risk-free test drive if it feels like a good fit!

If you want to buy real estate and can't come up with the down payment funds there's two approaches:  (1) save up until you can afford the down payment; or (2) raise LP capital*.