There are some really great podcasts that talk about different things, and there are actually quite a few vendors that produce content (podcasts, blogs, webinars, etc) that can educate you a ton.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

I didn't realize I couldn't link to a blog I wrote on the taxation of cryptocurrency.

Ive scrolled thru countless forums, thru BP blogs and even tik toked as close to this question.. 

I recommend you do a google search for "real estate seller financing" and educate yourself through some blogs, then have a conversation to see if the two of you can agree on terms that work for everyone.Be sure to use an attorney to draft the documents, not the same one the seller uses.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/brrrr-loans-what-are-the-...

There is a reason you see all these syndicators with their own podcasts, blogs, hosting and attending meetings.  

Finally, your hunch is correct: when the syndication cycle closes, your past "free lunches" will have to be paid for, aka recapture.Here're some relevant posts from your favorite site:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/839015-are-sy...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-professional-...  

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

Perhaps I should dive deeper and compare the two markets in an upcoming blog post.